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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.67, 3,869.05 and 1,192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.67, 3,869.05 and 1,192.89 is: 1,789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.67 : 3,869.05 = 1,192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.67/3,869.05 = 1,192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.67x = 3,869.05 × 1,192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.67x = 4,615,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,351.05/2,579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.12

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