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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.81, 3,721.99 and 1,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.81, 3,721.99 and 1,701.67 is: 2,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.81 : 3,721.99 = 1,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.81/3,721.99 = 1,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.81x = 3,721.99 × 1,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.81x = 6,333,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,598.72/2,481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.01

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