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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.98, 3,300.83 and 1,579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.98, 3,300.83 and 1,579.93 is: 2,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.98 : 3,300.83 = 1,579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.98/3,300.83 = 1,579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.98x = 3,300.83 × 1,579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.98x = 5,215,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,064.19/2,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.16

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