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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.08, 3,414.62 and 1,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.08, 3,414.62 and 1,480.40 is: 2,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.08 : 3,414.62 = 1,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.08/3,414.62 = 1,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.08x = 3,414.62 × 1,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.08x = 5,055,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,003.45/2,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.36

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