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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.04, 3,262.02 and 1,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.04, 3,262.02 and 1,479.40 is: 2,041.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.04 : 3,262.02 = 1,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.04/3,262.02 = 1,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.04x = 3,262.02 × 1,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.04x = 4,825,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,832.39/2,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.35

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