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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.76, 3,419.64 and 1,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.76, 3,419.64 and 1,955.88 is: 2,696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.76 : 3,419.64 = 1,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.76/3,419.64 = 1,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.76x = 3,419.64 × 1,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.76x = 6,688,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688,405.48/2,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.11

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