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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.95, 3,721.11 and 1,093.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.95, 3,721.11 and 1,093.11 is: 1,640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.95 : 3,721.11 = 1,093.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.95/3,721.11 = 1,093.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.95x = 3,721.11 × 1,093.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.95x = 4,067,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,582.55/2,479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.19

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