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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.88, 3,261.78 and 1,479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.88, 3,261.78 and 1,479.36 is: 2,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.88 : 3,261.78 = 1,479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.88/3,261.78 = 1,479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.88x = 3,261.78 × 1,479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.88x = 4,825,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,346.86/2,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.28

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