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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.52, 3,713.52 and 2,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.52, 3,713.52 and 2,090.72 is: 3,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.52 : 3,713.52 = 2,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.52/3,713.52 = 2,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.52x = 3,713.52 × 2,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.52x = 7,763,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,930.53/2,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.22

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