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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.58, 4,441.10 and 1,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.58, 4,441.10 and 1,480.88 is: 2,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.58 : 4,441.10 = 1,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.58/4,441.10 = 1,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.58x = 4,441.10 × 1,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.58x = 6,576,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,739.87/2,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.94

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