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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.46, 3,424.16 and 1,486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.46, 3,424.16 and 1,486.71 is: 2,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.46 : 3,424.16 = 1,486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.46/3,424.16 = 1,486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.46x = 3,424.16 × 1,486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.46x = 5,090,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,725.48/2,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.51

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