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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.41, 3,415.96 and 1,480.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.41, 3,415.96 and 1,480.10 is: 2,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.41 : 3,415.96 = 1,480.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.41/3,415.96 = 1,480.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.41x = 3,415.96 × 1,480.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.41x = 5,055,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,947.17/2,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.47

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