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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.99, 3,723.85 and 1,652.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.99, 3,723.85 and 1,652.39 is: 2,479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.99 : 3,723.85 = 1,652.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.99/3,723.85 = 1,652.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.99x = 3,723.85 × 1,652.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.99x = 6,153,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,252.50/2,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.16

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