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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.74, 2,519.70 and 1,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.74, 2,519.70 and 1,544.44 is: 2,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.74 : 2,519.70 = 1,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.74/2,519.70 = 1,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.74x = 2,519.70 × 1,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.74x = 3,891,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,525.47/1,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.74

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