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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.60, 3,720.76 and 1,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.60, 3,720.76 and 1,093.92 is: 1,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.60 : 3,720.76 = 1,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.60/3,720.76 = 1,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.60x = 3,720.76 × 1,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.60x = 4,070,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,213.78/2,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.48

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