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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.60, 3,718.80 and 2,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.60, 3,718.80 and 2,114.40 is: 3,168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.60 : 3,718.80 = 2,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.60/3,718.80 = 2,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.60x = 3,718.80 × 2,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.60x = 7,863,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,030.72/2,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.53

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