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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.33, 3,720.45 and 2,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.33, 3,720.45 and 2,092.81 is: 3,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.33 : 3,720.45 = 2,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.33/3,720.45 = 2,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.33x = 3,720.45 × 2,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.33x = 7,786,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,194.96/2,480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.18

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