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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.84, 3,724.56 and 2,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.84, 3,724.56 and 2,000.70 is: 3,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.84 : 3,724.56 = 2,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.84/3,724.56 = 2,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.84x = 3,724.56 × 2,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.84x = 7,451,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,727.19/2,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.50

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