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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.34, 3,699.35 and 1,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.34, 3,699.35 and 1,079.52 is: 1,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.34 : 3,699.35 = 1,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.34/3,699.35 = 1,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.34x = 3,699.35 × 1,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.34x = 3,993,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,522.31/2,466.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.21

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