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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.30, 3,868.23 and 997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.30, 3,868.23 and 997.65 is: 1,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.30 : 3,868.23 = 997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.30/3,868.23 = 997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.30x = 3,868.23 × 997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.30x = 3,859,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,139.66/2,579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.20

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