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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.56, 3,421.83 and 1,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.56, 3,421.83 and 1,484.88 is: 2,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.56 : 3,421.83 = 1,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.56/3,421.83 = 1,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.56x = 3,421.83 × 1,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.56x = 5,081,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,006.93/2,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.16

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