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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.23, 3,253.77 and 1,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.23, 3,253.77 and 1,479.06 is: 2,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.23 : 3,253.77 = 1,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.23/3,253.77 = 1,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.23x = 3,253.77 × 1,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.23x = 4,812,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,521.06/2,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.46

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