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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.09, 3,974.67 and 1,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.09, 3,974.67 and 1,481.26 is: 2,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.09 : 3,974.67 = 1,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.09/3,974.67 = 1,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.09x = 3,974.67 × 1,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.09x = 5,887,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,519.68/2,650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.63

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