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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.68, 3,929.49 and 1,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.68, 3,929.49 and 1,059.66 is: 1,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.68 : 3,929.49 = 1,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.68/3,929.49 = 1,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.68x = 3,929.49 × 1,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.68x = 4,163,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,923.37/2,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.48

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