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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.41, 3,128.31 and 1,480.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.41, 3,128.31 and 1,480.59 is: 2,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.41 : 3,128.31 = 1,480.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.41/3,128.31 = 1,480.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.41x = 3,128.31 × 1,480.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.41x = 4,631,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,744.50/2,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.65

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