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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679, 4,021.10 and 1,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679, 4,021.10 and 1,293.32 is: 1,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679 : 4,021.10 = 1,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679/4,021.10 = 1,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679x = 4,021.10 × 1,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679x = 5,200,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,552.18/2,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.23

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