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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,265.65 and 1,579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,265.65 and 1,579.98 is: 2,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,265.65 = 1,579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,265.65 = 1,579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,265.65 × 1,579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 5,159,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,661.69/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.83

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