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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.79, 3,979.05 and 1,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.79, 3,979.05 and 1,092.94 is: 1,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.79 : 3,979.05 = 1,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.79/3,979.05 = 1,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.79x = 3,979.05 × 1,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.79x = 4,348,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,857.44/2,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.97

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