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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.48, 3,865.44 and 1,602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.48, 3,865.44 and 1,602.62 is: 2,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.48 : 3,865.44 = 1,602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.48/3,865.44 = 1,602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.48x = 3,865.44 × 1,602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.48x = 6,194,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,831.45/2,579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.58

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