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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.65, 3,260.32 and 1,478.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.65, 3,260.32 and 1,478.91 is: 2,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.65 : 3,260.32 = 1,478.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.65/3,260.32 = 1,478.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.65x = 3,260.32 × 1,478.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.65x = 4,821,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,727.81/2,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.09

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