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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.63, 4,817.37 and 1,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.63, 4,817.37 and 1,480.26 is: 2,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.63 : 4,817.37 = 1,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.63/4,817.37 = 1,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.63x = 4,817.37 × 1,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.63x = 7,130,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,960.12/3,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.36

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