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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.52, 3,142.31 and 1,479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.52, 3,142.31 and 1,479.43 is: 2,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.52 : 3,142.31 = 1,479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.52/3,142.31 = 1,479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.52x = 3,142.31 × 1,479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.52x = 4,648,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,823.53/2,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.52

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