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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.25, 3,422.75 and 1,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.25, 3,422.75 and 1,376.25 is: 1,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.25 : 3,422.75 = 1,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.25/3,422.75 = 1,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.25x = 3,422.75 × 1,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.25x = 4,710,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,552.81/2,480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.23

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