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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.54, 3,423.12 and 1,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.54, 3,423.12 and 1,361.52 is: 1,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.54 : 3,423.12 = 1,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.54/3,423.12 = 1,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.54x = 3,423.12 × 1,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.54x = 4,660,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,646.34/2,480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.88

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