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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.84, 4,689.09 and 1,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.84, 4,689.09 and 1,480.56 is: 2,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.84 : 4,689.09 = 1,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.84/4,689.09 = 1,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.84x = 4,689.09 × 1,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.84x = 6,942,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942,479.09/3,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.29

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