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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.98, 3,326.73 and 1,479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.98, 3,326.73 and 1,479.78 is: 2,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.98 : 3,326.73 = 1,479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.98/3,326.73 = 1,479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.98x = 3,326.73 × 1,479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.98x = 4,922,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,828.52/2,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.84

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