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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.04, 3,754.96 and 1,479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.04, 3,754.96 and 1,479.04 is: 2,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.04 : 3,754.96 = 1,479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.04/3,754.96 = 1,479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.04x = 3,754.96 × 1,479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.04x = 5,553,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553,736.04/2,721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.03

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