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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.52, 3,719.54 and 940.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.52, 3,719.54 and 940.52 is: 1,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.52 : 3,719.54 = 940.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.52/3,719.54 = 940.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.52x = 3,719.54 × 940.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.52x = 3,498,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,301.76/2,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.88

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