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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.75, 3,724.38 and 1,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.75, 3,724.38 and 1,183.32 is: 1,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.75 : 3,724.38 = 1,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.75/3,724.38 = 1,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.75x = 3,724.38 × 1,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.75x = 4,407,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,133.34/2,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.82

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