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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.60, 3,568.86 and 1,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.60, 3,568.86 and 1,062.66 is: 1,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.60 : 3,568.86 = 1,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.60/3,568.86 = 1,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.60x = 3,568.86 × 1,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.60x = 3,792,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,484.77/2,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.75

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