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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.42, 3,871.56 and 2,219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.42, 3,871.56 and 2,219.78 is: 3,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.42 : 3,871.56 = 2,219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.42/3,871.56 = 2,219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.42x = 3,871.56 × 2,219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.42x = 8,594,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,011.46/2,579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.76

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