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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.06, 3,676.92 and 1,479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.06, 3,676.92 and 1,479.01 is: 2,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.06 : 3,676.92 = 1,479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.06/3,676.92 = 1,479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.06x = 3,676.92 × 1,479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.06x = 5,438,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,201.45/2,455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.10

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