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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.41, 3,042.42 and 1,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.41, 3,042.42 and 1,480.06 is: 2,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.41 : 3,042.42 = 1,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.41/3,042.42 = 1,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.41x = 3,042.42 × 1,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.41x = 4,502,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,964.15/2,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.76

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