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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.08, 3,700.36 and 1,079.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.08, 3,700.36 and 1,079.43 is: 1,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.08 : 3,700.36 = 1,079.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.08/3,700.36 = 1,079.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.08x = 3,700.36 × 1,079.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.08x = 3,994,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,264.03/2,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.68

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