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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.18, 3,261.13 and 1,479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.18, 3,261.13 and 1,479.47 is: 2,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.18 : 3,261.13 = 1,479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.18/3,261.13 = 1,479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.18x = 3,261.13 × 1,479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.18x = 4,824,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,724.00/2,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.63

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