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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.86, 3,417.48 and 2,125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.86, 3,417.48 and 2,125.62 is: 2,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.86 : 3,417.48 = 2,125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.86/3,417.48 = 2,125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.86x = 3,417.48 × 2,125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.86x = 7,264,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,263.84/2,480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.12

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