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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.76, 3,811.86 and 2,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.76, 3,811.86 and 2,481.50 is: 3,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.76 : 3,811.86 = 2,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.76/3,811.86 = 2,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.76x = 3,811.86 × 2,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.76x = 9,459,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,140.12/2,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.04

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