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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.05, 3,263.04 and 1,579.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.05, 3,263.04 and 1,579.35 is: 2,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.05 : 3,263.04 = 1,579.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.05/3,263.04 = 1,579.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.05x = 3,263.04 × 1,579.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.05x = 5,153,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,482.22/2,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.02

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