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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.24, 3,958.70 and 1,079.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.24, 3,958.70 and 1,079.39 is: 1,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.24 : 3,958.70 = 1,079.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.24/3,958.70 = 1,079.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.24x = 3,958.70 × 1,079.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.24x = 4,272,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,983.89/2,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.64

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