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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.08, 3,701.37 and 1,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.08, 3,701.37 and 1,079.76 is: 1,619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.08 : 3,701.37 = 1,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.08/3,701.37 = 1,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.08x = 3,701.37 × 1,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.08x = 3,996,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,591.27/2,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.97

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