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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.24, 3,425.08 and 2,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.24, 3,425.08 and 2,124.08 is: 2,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.24 : 3,425.08 = 2,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.24/3,425.08 = 2,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.24x = 3,425.08 × 2,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.24x = 7,275,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,143.93/2,480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.24

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