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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.39, 3,425.22 and 1,537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.39, 3,425.22 and 1,537.34 is: 2,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.39 : 3,425.22 = 1,537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.39/3,425.22 = 1,537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.39x = 3,425.22 × 1,537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.39x = 5,265,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,710.59/2,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.08

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