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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.01, 3,125.68 and 1,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.01, 3,125.68 and 1,480.04 is: 2,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.01 : 3,125.68 = 1,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.01/3,125.68 = 1,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.01x = 3,125.68 × 1,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.01x = 4,626,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,131.43/2,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.53

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