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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.93, 3,157.95 and 1,579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.93, 3,157.95 and 1,579.89 is: 2,180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.93 : 3,157.95 = 1,579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.93/3,157.95 = 1,579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.93x = 3,157.95 × 1,579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.93x = 4,989,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,213.63/2,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.67

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