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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.36, 3,691.98 and 1,480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.36, 3,691.98 and 1,480.43 is: 2,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.36 : 3,691.98 = 1,480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.36/3,691.98 = 1,480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.36x = 3,691.98 × 1,480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.36x = 5,465,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,717.95/2,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.98

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