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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.67, 3,262.30 and 1,479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.67, 3,262.30 and 1,479.88 is: 2,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.67 : 3,262.30 = 1,479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.67/3,262.30 = 1,479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.67x = 3,262.30 × 1,479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.67x = 4,827,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,812.52/2,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.64

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