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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.83, 4,442.70 and 1,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.83, 4,442.70 and 1,480.44 is: 2,219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.83 : 4,442.70 = 1,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.83/4,442.70 = 1,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.83x = 4,442.70 × 1,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.83x = 6,577,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,150.79/2,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.89

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