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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.79, 3,260.75 and 1,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.79, 3,260.75 and 1,479.41 is: 2,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.79 : 3,260.75 = 1,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.79/3,260.75 = 1,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.79x = 3,260.75 × 1,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.79x = 4,823,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,962.46/2,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.77

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