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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.98, 3,615.60 and 1,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.98, 3,615.60 and 1,485.80 is: 2,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.98 : 3,615.60 = 1,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.98/3,615.60 = 1,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.98x = 3,615.60 × 1,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.98x = 5,372,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,058.48/2,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.32

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