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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.48, 3,721.80 and 1,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.48, 3,721.80 and 1,095.84 is: 1,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.48 : 3,721.80 = 1,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.48/3,721.80 = 1,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.48x = 3,721.80 × 1,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.48x = 4,078,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,497.31/2,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.57

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