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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.98, 3,263.28 and 1,479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.98, 3,263.28 and 1,479.58 is: 2,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.98 : 3,263.28 = 1,479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.98/3,263.28 = 1,479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.98x = 3,263.28 × 1,479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.98x = 4,828,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,283.82/2,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.44

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