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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.29, 3,882.88 and 2,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.29, 3,882.88 and 2,349.67 is: 3,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.29 : 3,882.88 = 2,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.29/3,882.88 = 2,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.29x = 3,882.88 × 2,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.29x = 9,123,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,486.65/2,579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.21

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