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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.82, 3,721.50 and 2,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.82, 3,721.50 and 2,338.26 is: 3,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.82 : 3,721.50 = 2,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.82/3,721.50 = 2,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.82x = 3,721.50 × 2,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.82x = 8,701,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,834.59/2,480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.64

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