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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.08, 3,421.52 and 1,485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.08, 3,421.52 and 1,485.40 is: 2,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.08 : 3,421.52 = 1,485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.08/3,421.52 = 1,485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.08x = 3,421.52 × 1,485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.08x = 5,082,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,325.81/2,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.26

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