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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.39, 4,854.48 and 1,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.39, 4,854.48 and 1,480.07 is: 2,218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.39 : 4,854.48 = 1,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.39/4,854.48 = 1,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.39x = 4,854.48 × 1,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.39x = 7,184,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,970.21/3,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.00

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