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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.98, 3,425.83 and 1,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.98, 3,425.83 and 1,736.13 is: 2,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.98 : 3,425.83 = 1,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.98/3,425.83 = 1,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.98x = 3,425.83 × 1,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.98x = 5,947,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,694.74/2,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.36

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