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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.98, 3,721.34 and 1,386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.98, 3,721.34 and 1,386.46 is: 2,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.98 : 3,721.34 = 1,386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.98/3,721.34 = 1,386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.98x = 3,721.34 × 1,386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.98x = 5,159,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,489.06/2,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.78

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