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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.36, 3,869.24 and 824.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.36, 3,869.24 and 824.61 is: 1,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.36 : 3,869.24 = 824.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.36/3,869.24 = 824.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.36x = 3,869.24 × 824.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.36x = 3,190,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,609.87/2,579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.98

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