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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.40, 3,717.04 and 1,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.40, 3,717.04 and 1,162.48 is: 1,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.40 : 3,717.04 = 1,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.40/3,717.04 = 1,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.40x = 3,717.04 × 1,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.40x = 4,320,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,984.66/2,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.75

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