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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.04, 3,259.71 and 1,478.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.04, 3,259.71 and 1,478.66 is: 2,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.04 : 3,259.71 = 1,478.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.04/3,259.71 = 1,478.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.04x = 3,259.71 × 1,478.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.04x = 4,819,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,986.49/2,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.74

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