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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.76, 3,719.64 and 1,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.76, 3,719.64 and 1,018.56 is: 1,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.76 : 3,719.64 = 1,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.76/3,719.64 = 1,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.76x = 3,719.64 × 1,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.76x = 3,788,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,676.52/2,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.84

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