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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.31, 4,110.69 and 2,480.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.31, 4,110.69 and 2,480.46 is: 3,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.31 : 4,110.69 = 2,480.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.31/4,110.69 = 2,480.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.31x = 4,110.69 × 2,480.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.31x = 10,196,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,402.12/2,978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.55

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