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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.76, 3,401.74 and 2,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.76, 3,401.74 and 2,330.72 is: 3,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.76 : 3,401.74 = 2,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.76/3,401.74 = 2,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.76x = 3,401.74 × 2,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.76x = 7,928,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,503.45/2,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.29

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