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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.19, 3,725.82 and 1,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.19, 3,725.82 and 1,442.76 is: 2,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.19 : 3,725.82 = 1,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.19/3,725.82 = 1,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.19x = 3,725.82 × 1,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.19x = 5,375,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,464.06/2,480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.36

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