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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.02, 3,390.15 and 1,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.02, 3,390.15 and 1,480.07 is: 2,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.02 : 3,390.15 = 1,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.02/3,390.15 = 1,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.02x = 3,390.15 × 1,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.02x = 5,017,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,659.31/2,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.20

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