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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.29, 3,700.65 and 1,079.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.29, 3,700.65 and 1,079.43 is: 1,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.29 : 3,700.65 = 1,079.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.29/3,700.65 = 1,079.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.29x = 3,700.65 × 1,079.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.29x = 3,994,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,592.63/2,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.68

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