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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.38, 3,002.85 and 1,479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.38, 3,002.85 and 1,479.54 is: 2,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.38 : 3,002.85 = 1,479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.38/3,002.85 = 1,479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.38x = 3,002.85 × 1,479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.38x = 4,442,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,836.69/2,179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.58

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