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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.81, 4,366.62 and 2,479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.81, 4,366.62 and 2,479.26 is: 3,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.81 : 4,366.62 = 2,479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.81/4,366.62 = 2,479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.81x = 4,366.62 × 2,479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.81x = 10,825,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825,986.30/2,913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.41

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