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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.95, 3,425.25 and 1,641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.95, 3,425.25 and 1,641.18 is: 2,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.95 : 3,425.25 = 1,641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.95/3,425.25 = 1,641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.95x = 3,425.25 × 1,641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.95x = 5,621,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,451.80/2,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.94

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