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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,077.76, 6,112.72 and 1,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,077.76, 6,112.72 and 1,480 is: 2,218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,077.76 : 6,112.72 = 1,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,077.76/6,112.72 = 1,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,077.76x = 6,112.72 × 1,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,077.76x = 9,046,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,825.60/4,077.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.58

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