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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.04, 3,722.79 and 1,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.04, 3,722.79 and 1,441.22 is: 2,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.04 : 3,722.79 = 1,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.04/3,722.79 = 1,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.04x = 3,722.79 × 1,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.04x = 5,365,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,340.79/2,480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.41

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