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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.55, 4,445.91 and 2,479.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.55, 4,445.91 and 2,479.98 is: 3,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.55 : 4,445.91 = 2,479.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.55/4,445.91 = 2,479.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.55x = 4,445.91 × 2,479.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.55x = 11,025,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,767.88/2,963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.46

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