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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.44, 2,909.58 and 1,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.44, 2,909.58 and 1,480.12 is: 2,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.44 : 2,909.58 = 1,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.44/2,909.58 = 1,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.44x = 2,909.58 × 1,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.44x = 4,306,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,527.55/2,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.58

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