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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.94, 3,128.42 and 1,480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.94, 3,128.42 and 1,480.53 is: 2,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.94 : 3,128.42 = 1,480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.94/3,128.42 = 1,480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.94x = 3,128.42 × 1,480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.94x = 4,631,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,719.66/2,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.16

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