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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.10, 3,713.36 and 1,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.10, 3,713.36 and 1,305.40 is: 1,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.10 : 3,713.36 = 1,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.10/3,713.36 = 1,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.10x = 3,713.36 × 1,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.10x = 4,847,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,420.14/2,479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.31

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