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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.15, 3,262.39 and 1,480.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.15, 3,262.39 and 1,480.41 is: 2,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.15 : 3,262.39 = 1,480.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.15/3,262.39 = 1,480.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.15x = 3,262.39 × 1,480.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.15x = 4,829,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,674.78/2,366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.15

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