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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.54, 3,421.80 and 1,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.54, 3,421.80 and 1,360.46 is: 1,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.54 : 3,421.80 = 1,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.54/3,421.80 = 1,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.54x = 3,421.80 × 1,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.54x = 4,655,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,222.03/2,479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.45

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