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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.72, 3,928.82 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.72, 3,928.82 and 1,059.39 is: 1,588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.72 : 3,928.82 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.72/3,928.82 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.72x = 3,928.82 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.72x = 4,162,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,147.32/2,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.78

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