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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.94, 3,593.59 and 1,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.94, 3,593.59 and 1,079.60 is: 1,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.94 : 3,593.59 = 1,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.94/3,593.59 = 1,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.94x = 3,593.59 × 1,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.94x = 3,879,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,652.45/2,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.94

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