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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.49, 2,726.94 and 1,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.49, 2,726.94 and 1,664.76 is: 2,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.49 : 2,726.94 = 1,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.49/2,726.94 = 1,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.49x = 2,726.94 × 1,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.49x = 4,539,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,717.10/1,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.37

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