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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.68, 3,869.15 and 824.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.68, 3,869.15 and 824.89 is: 1,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.68 : 3,869.15 = 824.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.68/3,869.15 = 824.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.68x = 3,869.15 × 824.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.68x = 3,191,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,623.14/2,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.22

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