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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.64, 3,254.60 and 1,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.64, 3,254.60 and 1,479.60 is: 2,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.64 : 3,254.60 = 1,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.64/3,254.60 = 1,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.64x = 3,254.60 × 1,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.64x = 4,815,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,506.16/2,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.39

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