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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.92, 3,141.72 and 1,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.92, 3,141.72 and 1,480.38 is: 2,043.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.92 : 3,141.72 = 1,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.92/3,141.72 = 1,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.92x = 3,141.72 × 1,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.92x = 4,650,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,939.45/2,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.54

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