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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.39, 2,593.61 and 1,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.39, 2,593.61 and 1,028.69 is: 1,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.39 : 2,593.61 = 1,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.39/2,593.61 = 1,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.39x = 2,593.61 × 1,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.39x = 2,668,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,020.67/1,879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.62

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