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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579.37, 2,364.20 and 1,030.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,579.37, 2,364.20 and 1,030.37 is: 1,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,579.37 : 2,364.20 = 1,030.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,579.37/2,364.20 = 1,030.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,579.37x = 2,364.20 × 1,030.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,579.37x = 2,435,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,995.60/1,579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.38

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