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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.76, 3,868.08 and 1,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.76, 3,868.08 and 1,038.96 is: 1,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.76 : 3,868.08 = 1,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.76/3,868.08 = 1,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.76x = 3,868.08 × 1,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.76x = 4,018,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,780.40/2,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.81

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