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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.81, 3,424.68 and 1,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.81, 3,424.68 and 1,362.75 is: 1,880.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.81 : 3,424.68 = 1,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.81/3,424.68 = 1,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.81x = 3,424.68 × 1,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.81x = 4,666,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,982.67/2,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.48

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