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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.76, 3,328.24 and 1,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.76, 3,328.24 and 1,480.26 is: 2,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.76 : 3,328.24 = 1,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.76/3,328.24 = 1,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.76x = 3,328.24 × 1,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.76x = 4,926,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,660.54/2,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.77

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