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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.94, 3,723.04 and 1,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.94, 3,723.04 and 1,247.90 is: 1,871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.94 : 3,723.04 = 1,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.94/3,723.04 = 1,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.94x = 3,723.04 × 1,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.94x = 4,645,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,981.62/2,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.92

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