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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.79, 3,869.10 and 731.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.79, 3,869.10 and 731.01 is: 1,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.79 : 3,869.10 = 731.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.79/3,869.10 = 731.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.79x = 3,869.10 × 731.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.79x = 2,828,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,350.79/2,579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.35

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