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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.44, 3,329.28 and 1,480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.44, 3,329.28 and 1,480.32 is: 2,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.44 : 3,329.28 = 1,480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.44/3,329.28 = 1,480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.44x = 3,329.28 × 1,480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.44x = 4,928,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,399.77/2,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.06

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