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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.41, 3,720.13 and 1,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.41, 3,720.13 and 1,092.69 is: 1,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.41 : 3,720.13 = 1,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.41/3,720.13 = 1,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.41x = 3,720.13 × 1,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.41x = 4,064,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,946.12/2,479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.48

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