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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.20, 3,718.62 and 1,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.20, 3,718.62 and 1,017.96 is: 1,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.20 : 3,718.62 = 1,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.20/3,718.62 = 1,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.20x = 3,718.62 × 1,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.20x = 3,785,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,406.42/2,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.87

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