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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.73, 3,424.76 and 1,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.73, 3,424.76 and 1,362.67 is: 1,880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.73 : 3,424.76 = 1,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.73/3,424.76 = 1,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.73x = 3,424.76 × 1,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.73x = 4,666,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,817.71/2,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.47

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