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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.78, 3,809.57 and 979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.78, 3,809.57 and 979.52 is: 1,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.78 : 3,809.57 = 979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.78/3,809.57 = 979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.78x = 3,809.57 × 979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.78x = 3,731,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,526.06/2,539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.23

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