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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.17, 3,713.08 and 1,246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.17, 3,713.08 and 1,246.93 is: 1,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.17 : 3,713.08 = 1,246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.17/3,713.08 = 1,246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.17x = 3,713.08 × 1,246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.17x = 4,629,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,950.84/2,479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.54

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