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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.79, 3,420.72 and 1,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.79, 3,420.72 and 1,359.70 is: 1,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.79 : 3,420.72 = 1,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.79/3,420.72 = 1,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.79x = 3,420.72 × 1,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.79x = 4,651,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,152.98/2,478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.38

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