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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.17, 3,737.33 and 2,051.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.17, 3,737.33 and 2,051.07 is: 3,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.17 : 3,737.33 = 2,051.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.17/3,737.33 = 2,051.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.17x = 3,737.33 × 2,051.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.17x = 7,665,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,528.24/2,480.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.72

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