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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.49, 3,720.74 and 1,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.49, 3,720.74 and 1,018.04 is: 1,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.49 : 3,720.74 = 1,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.49/3,720.74 = 1,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.49x = 3,720.74 × 1,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.49x = 3,787,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,838.46/2,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.05

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