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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.17, 3,868.97 and 824.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.17, 3,868.97 and 824.41 is: 1,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.17 : 3,868.97 = 824.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.17/3,868.97 = 824.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.17x = 3,868.97 × 824.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.17x = 3,189,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,617.56/2,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.68

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