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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.67, 3,594.30 and 1,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.67, 3,594.30 and 1,079.66 is: 1,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.67 : 3,594.30 = 1,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.67/3,594.30 = 1,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.67x = 3,594.30 × 1,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.67x = 3,880,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,616.54/2,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.17

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