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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.19, 3,717.84 and 1,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.19, 3,717.84 and 1,182.57 is: 1,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.19 : 3,717.84 = 1,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.19/3,717.84 = 1,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.19x = 3,717.84 × 1,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.19x = 4,396,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,606.05/2,480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.69

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