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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.82, 3,724.29 and 1,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.82, 3,724.29 and 1,441.18 is: 2,162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.82 : 3,724.29 = 1,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.82/3,724.29 = 1,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.82x = 3,724.29 × 1,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.82x = 5,367,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367,372.26/2,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.68

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