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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.77, 3,421.35 and 1,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.77, 3,421.35 and 1,417.50 is: 1,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.77 : 3,421.35 = 1,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.77/3,421.35 = 1,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.77x = 3,421.35 × 1,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.77x = 4,849,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,763.63/2,479.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.73

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