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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.76, 3,719.31 and 1,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.76, 3,719.31 and 1,183.14 is: 1,773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.76 : 3,719.31 = 1,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.76/3,719.31 = 1,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.76x = 3,719.31 × 1,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.76x = 4,400,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,464.43/2,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.84

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