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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.32, 3,143.40 and 1,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.32, 3,143.40 and 1,479.24 is: 2,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.32 : 3,143.40 = 1,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.32/3,143.40 = 1,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.32x = 3,143.40 × 1,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.32x = 4,649,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,843.02/2,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.16

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