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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.14, 3,559.79 and 2,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.14, 3,559.79 and 2,254.13 is: 3,372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.14 : 3,559.79 = 2,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.14/3,559.79 = 2,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.14x = 3,559.79 × 2,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.14x = 8,024,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,217.27/2,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.75

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