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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.14, 3,719.25 and 1,092.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.14, 3,719.25 and 1,092.02 is: 1,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.14 : 3,719.25 = 1,092.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.14/3,719.25 = 1,092.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.14x = 3,719.25 × 1,092.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.14x = 4,061,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,476.79/2,479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.26

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