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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.04, 3,720.08 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.04, 3,720.08 and 814.14 is: 1,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.04 : 3,720.08 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.04/3,720.08 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.04x = 3,720.08 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.04x = 3,028,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,665.93/2,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.22

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