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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.48, 3,747.36 and 2,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.48, 3,747.36 and 2,436.45 is: 3,682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.48 : 3,747.36 = 2,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.48/3,747.36 = 2,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.48x = 3,747.36 × 2,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.48x = 9,130,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,250.36/2,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.33

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