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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.40, 3,159.36 and 1,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.40, 3,159.36 and 1,879.68 is: 2,588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.40 : 3,159.36 = 1,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.40/3,159.36 = 1,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.40x = 3,159.36 × 1,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.40x = 5,938,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,585.80/2,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.30

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