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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.59, 3,569.58 and 1,193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.59, 3,569.58 and 1,193.21 is: 1,789.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.59 : 3,569.58 = 1,193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.59/3,569.58 = 1,193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.59x = 3,569.58 × 1,193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.59x = 4,259,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,258.55/2,379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.91

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