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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.02, 3,215.39 and 1,479.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.02, 3,215.39 and 1,479.98 is: 2,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.02 : 3,215.39 = 1,479.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.02/3,215.39 = 1,479.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.02x = 3,215.39 × 1,479.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.02x = 4,758,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,700.52/2,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.46

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