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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.59, 3,344.92 and 1,479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.59, 3,344.92 and 1,479.93 is: 2,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.59 : 3,344.92 = 1,479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.59/3,344.92 = 1,479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.59x = 3,344.92 × 1,479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.59x = 4,950,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,247.46/2,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.53

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