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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.08, 3,415.62 and 1,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.08, 3,415.62 and 1,691.76 is: 2,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.08 : 3,415.62 = 1,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.08/3,415.62 = 1,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.08x = 3,415.62 × 1,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.08x = 5,778,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,409.29/2,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.87

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