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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.42, 3,284.48 and 1,791.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.42, 3,284.48 and 1,791.66 is: 2,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.42 : 3,284.48 = 1,791.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.42/3,284.48 = 1,791.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.42x = 3,284.48 × 1,791.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.42x = 5,884,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,884,671.44/2,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.15

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