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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.69, 3,261.15 and 1,480.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.69, 3,261.15 and 1,480.59 is: 2,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.69 : 3,261.15 = 1,480.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.69/3,261.15 = 1,480.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.69x = 3,261.15 × 1,480.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.69x = 4,828,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,426.08/2,364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.89

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