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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.83, 3,421.98 and 1,484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.83, 3,421.98 and 1,484.74 is: 2,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.83 : 3,421.98 = 1,484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.83/3,421.98 = 1,484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.83x = 3,421.98 × 1,484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.83x = 5,080,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,750.59/2,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.83

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