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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.73, 3,592.09 and 1,079.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.73, 3,592.09 and 1,079.21 is: 1,618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.73 : 3,592.09 = 1,079.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.73/3,592.09 = 1,079.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.73x = 3,592.09 × 1,079.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.73x = 3,876,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,619.45/2,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.14

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