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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.40, 3,715.92 and 2,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.40, 3,715.92 and 2,072.16 is: 3,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.40 : 3,715.92 = 2,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.40/3,715.92 = 2,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.40x = 3,715.92 × 2,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.40x = 7,699,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,980.79/2,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.33

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