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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.56, 3,326.38 and 1,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.56, 3,326.38 and 1,480.06 is: 2,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.56 : 3,326.38 = 1,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.56/3,326.38 = 1,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.56x = 3,326.38 × 1,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.56x = 4,923,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,241.98/2,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.52

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