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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.47, 3,424.52 and 1,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.47, 3,424.52 and 1,362.39 is: 1,880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.47 : 3,424.52 = 1,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.47/3,424.52 = 1,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.47x = 3,424.52 × 1,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.47x = 4,665,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,541.68/2,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.15

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