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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.79, 3,486.96 and 1,959.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.79, 3,486.96 and 1,959.73 is: 2,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.79 : 3,486.96 = 1,959.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.79/3,486.96 = 1,959.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.79x = 3,486.96 × 1,959.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.79x = 6,833,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,500.12/2,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.36

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