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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.71, 4,019.63 and 1,579.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.71, 4,019.63 and 1,579.59 is: 2,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.71 : 4,019.63 = 1,579.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.71/4,019.63 = 1,579.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.71x = 4,019.63 × 1,579.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.71x = 6,349,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,359.45/2,674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.85

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