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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.76, 3,719.66 and 1,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.76, 3,719.66 and 1,018.34 is: 1,527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.76 : 3,719.66 = 1,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.76/3,719.66 = 1,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.76x = 3,719.66 × 1,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.76x = 3,787,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,854.87/2,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.51

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