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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.93, 2,729.67 and 1,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.93, 2,729.67 and 1,624.52 is: 2,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.93 : 2,729.67 = 1,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.93/2,729.67 = 1,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.93x = 2,729.67 × 1,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.93x = 4,434,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,403.51/1,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.68

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