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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.49, 3,424.91 and 1,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.49, 3,424.91 and 1,486.56 is: 2,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.49 : 3,424.91 = 1,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.49/3,424.91 = 1,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.49x = 3,424.91 × 1,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.49x = 5,091,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,334.21/2,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.72

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