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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.88, 3,568.90 and 819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.88, 3,568.90 and 819.59 is: 1,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.88 : 3,568.90 = 819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.88/3,568.90 = 819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.88x = 3,568.90 × 819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.88x = 2,925,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,034.75/2,379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.07

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