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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.24, 3,344.47 and 1,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.24, 3,344.47 and 1,479.19 is: 2,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.24 : 3,344.47 = 1,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.24/3,344.47 = 1,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.24x = 3,344.47 × 1,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.24x = 4,947,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,094.52/2,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.52

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