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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.20, 3,714.34 and 1,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.20, 3,714.34 and 1,246 is: 1,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.20 : 3,714.34 = 1,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.20/3,714.34 = 1,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.20x = 3,714.34 × 1,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.20x = 4,628,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,067.64/2,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.01

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