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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.88, 3,425.54 and 2,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.88, 3,425.54 and 2,304.92 is: 3,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.88 : 3,425.54 = 2,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.88/3,425.54 = 2,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.88x = 3,425.54 × 2,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.88x = 7,895,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895,595.66/2,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.86

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