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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.62, 3,261.74 and 1,479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.62, 3,261.74 and 1,479.69 is: 2,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.62 : 3,261.74 = 1,479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.62/3,261.74 = 1,479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.62x = 3,261.74 × 1,479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.62x = 4,826,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,356.66/2,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.08

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