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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.59, 3,346.30 and 1,480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.59, 3,346.30 and 1,480.93 is: 2,043.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.59 : 3,346.30 = 1,480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.59/3,346.30 = 1,480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.59x = 3,346.30 × 1,480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.59x = 4,955,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,636.06/2,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.91

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