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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.97, 3,416.51 and 1,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.97, 3,416.51 and 1,480.88 is: 2,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.97 : 3,416.51 = 1,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.97/3,416.51 = 1,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.97x = 3,416.51 × 1,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.97x = 5,059,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,433.92/2,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.42

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