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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.48, 3,867.28 and 1,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.48, 3,867.28 and 1,262.82 is: 1,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.48 : 3,867.28 = 1,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.48/3,867.28 = 1,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.48x = 3,867.28 × 1,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.48x = 4,883,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,689.87/2,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.29

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