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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.59, 3,673.93 and 1,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.59, 3,673.93 and 1,279.47 is: 1,919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.59 : 3,673.93 = 1,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.59/3,673.93 = 1,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.59x = 3,673.93 × 1,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.59x = 4,700,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,683.22/2,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.75

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