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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.36, 3,719.61 and 2,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.36, 3,719.61 and 2,041.30 is: 3,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.36 : 3,719.61 = 2,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.36/3,719.61 = 2,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.36x = 3,719.61 × 2,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.36x = 7,592,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,839.89/2,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.42

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