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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.68, 3,714.53 and 1,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.68, 3,714.53 and 1,310.01 is: 1,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.68 : 3,714.53 = 1,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.68/3,714.53 = 1,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.68x = 3,714.53 × 1,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.68x = 4,866,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,088.65/2,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.81

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