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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.42, 3,421.65 and 1,431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.42, 3,421.65 and 1,431.55 is: 1,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.42 : 3,421.65 = 1,431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.42/3,421.65 = 1,431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.42x = 3,421.65 × 1,431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.42x = 4,898,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,263.06/2,479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.57

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