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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.58, 3,869.37 and 1,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.58, 3,869.37 and 1,039.50 is: 1,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.58 : 3,869.37 = 1,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.58/3,869.37 = 1,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.58x = 3,869.37 × 1,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.58x = 4,022,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,210.12/2,579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.25

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