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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.49, 3,869.64 and 1,118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.49, 3,869.64 and 1,118.79 is: 1,678.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.49 : 3,869.64 = 1,118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.49/3,869.64 = 1,118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.49x = 3,869.64 × 1,118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.49x = 4,329,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,314.54/2,579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.36

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