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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.05, 3,778.77 and 1,480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.05, 3,778.77 and 1,480.37 is: 2,219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.05 : 3,778.77 = 1,480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.05/3,778.77 = 1,480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.05x = 3,778.77 × 1,480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.05x = 5,593,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,977.74/2,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.79

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