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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.38, 3,720.56 and 941.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.38, 3,720.56 and 941.38 is: 1,412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.38 : 3,720.56 = 941.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.38/3,720.56 = 941.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.38x = 3,720.56 × 941.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.38x = 3,502,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,460.77/2,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.07

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