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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.76, 3,869.78 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.76, 3,869.78 and 731.02 is: 1,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.76 : 3,869.78 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.76/3,869.78 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.76x = 3,869.78 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.76x = 2,828,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,886.58/2,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.57

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