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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.12, 3,421.40 and 1,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.12, 3,421.40 and 1,431.52 is: 1,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.12 : 3,421.40 = 1,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.12/3,421.40 = 1,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.12x = 3,421.40 × 1,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.12x = 4,897,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,802.53/2,479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.62

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