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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.72, 6,484.91 and 2,479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.72, 6,484.91 and 2,479.10 is: 3,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.72 : 6,484.91 = 2,479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.72/6,484.91 = 2,479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.72x = 6,484.91 × 2,479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.72x = 16,076,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076,740.38/4,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.69

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