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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.50, 3,755.70 and 1,479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.50, 3,755.70 and 1,479.50 is: 2,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.50 : 3,755.70 = 1,479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.50/3,755.70 = 1,479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.50x = 3,755.70 × 1,479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.50x = 5,556,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,558.15/2,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.73

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