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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.68, 3,559.89 and 1,400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.68, 3,559.89 and 1,400.73 is: 1,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.68 : 3,559.89 = 1,400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.68/3,559.89 = 1,400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.68x = 3,559.89 × 1,400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.68x = 4,986,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,444.72/2,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.97

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