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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.21, 3,551.22 and 2,276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.21, 3,551.22 and 2,276.07 is: 3,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.21 : 3,551.22 = 2,276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.21/3,551.22 = 2,276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.21x = 3,551.22 × 2,276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.21x = 8,082,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,825.31/2,579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.83

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