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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.20, 3,719.98 and 941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.20, 3,719.98 and 941 is: 1,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.20 : 3,719.98 = 941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.20/3,719.98 = 941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.20x = 3,719.98 × 941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.20x = 3,500,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,501.18/2,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.38

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