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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.59, 2,593.79 and 1,094.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.59, 2,593.79 and 1,094.07 is: 1,509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.59 : 2,593.79 = 1,094.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.59/2,593.79 = 1,094.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.59x = 2,593.79 × 1,094.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.59x = 2,837,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,769.39/1,879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.79

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