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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.41, 3,421.50 and 1,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.41, 3,421.50 and 1,484.18 is: 2,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.41 : 3,421.50 = 1,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.41/3,421.50 = 1,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.41x = 3,421.50 × 1,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.41x = 5,078,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,104.76/2,479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.11

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