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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.46, 3,719.16 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.46, 3,719.16 and 630.72 is: 946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.46 : 3,719.16 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.46/3,719.16 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.46x = 3,719.16 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.46x = 2,345,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,748.60/2,479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.07

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