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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.72, 3,702.73 and 1,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.72, 3,702.73 and 1,480.88 is: 2,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.72 : 3,702.73 = 1,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.72/3,702.73 = 1,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.72x = 3,702.73 × 1,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.72x = 5,483,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,304.36/2,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.01

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