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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.48, 3,423.05 and 1,361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.48, 3,423.05 and 1,361.41 is: 1,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.48 : 3,423.05 = 1,361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.48/3,423.05 = 1,361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.48x = 3,423.05 × 1,361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.48x = 4,660,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,170.94/2,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.74

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