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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.04, 3,261.24 and 1,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.04, 3,261.24 and 1,479.60 is: 2,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.04 : 3,261.24 = 1,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.04/3,261.24 = 1,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.04x = 3,261.24 × 1,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.04x = 4,825,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,330.70/2,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.00

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