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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.02, 3,720.51 and 1,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.02, 3,720.51 and 1,327.06 is: 1,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.02 : 3,720.51 = 1,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.02/3,720.51 = 1,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.02x = 3,720.51 × 1,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.02x = 4,937,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,340.00/2,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.85

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