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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.96, 3,399.36 and 1,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.96, 3,399.36 and 1,579.88 is: 2,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.96 : 3,399.36 = 1,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.96/3,399.36 = 1,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.96x = 3,399.36 × 1,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.96x = 5,370,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,580.88/2,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.54

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