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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.82, 3,259.94 and 1,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.82, 3,259.94 and 1,479.70 is: 2,040.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.82 : 3,259.94 = 1,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.82/3,259.94 = 1,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.82x = 3,259.94 × 1,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.82x = 4,823,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,733.22/2,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.65

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