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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.16 and 1,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.60, 3,722.16 and 1,507.44 is: 2,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.60 : 3,722.16 = 1,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.60/3,722.16 = 1,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.60x = 3,722.16 × 1,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.60x = 5,610,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,932.87/2,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.01

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