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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.33, 3,718.95 and 2,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.33, 3,718.95 and 2,091.81 is: 3,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.33 : 3,718.95 = 2,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.33/3,718.95 = 2,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.33x = 3,718.95 × 2,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.33x = 7,779,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779,336.80/2,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.68

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