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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.94, 3,717.46 and 1,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.94, 3,717.46 and 1,824.96 is: 2,733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.94 : 3,717.46 = 1,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.94/3,717.46 = 1,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.94x = 3,717.46 × 1,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.94x = 6,784,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,232.02/2,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.44

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