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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.82, 3,329.55 and 1,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.82, 3,329.55 and 1,480.86 is: 2,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.82 : 3,329.55 = 1,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.82/3,329.55 = 1,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.82x = 3,329.55 × 1,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.82x = 4,930,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,597.41/2,411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.35

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