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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.94, 3,338.85 and 1,579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.94, 3,338.85 and 1,579.78 is: 2,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.94 : 3,338.85 = 1,579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.94/3,338.85 = 1,579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.94x = 3,338.85 × 1,579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.94x = 5,274,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,635.45/2,418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.55

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