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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.79, 3,619.71 and 1,679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.79, 3,619.71 and 1,679.37 is: 2,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.79 : 3,619.71 = 1,679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.79/3,619.71 = 1,679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.79x = 3,619.71 × 1,679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.79x = 6,078,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,078,832.38/2,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.82

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