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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.82, 3,717.02 and 1,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.82, 3,717.02 and 1,439.24 is: 2,155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.82 : 3,717.02 = 1,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.82/3,717.02 = 1,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.82x = 3,717.02 × 1,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.82x = 5,349,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,683.86/2,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.55

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