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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.83, 4,441.19 and 1,479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.83, 4,441.19 and 1,479.47 is: 2,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.83 : 4,441.19 = 1,479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.83/4,441.19 = 1,479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.83x = 4,441.19 × 1,479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.83x = 6,570,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,585.16/2,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.42

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