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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.01, 4,019.07 and 947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.01, 4,019.07 and 947.59 is: 1,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.01 : 4,019.07 = 947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.01/4,019.07 = 947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.01x = 4,019.07 × 947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.01x = 3,808,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,430.54/2,679.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.58

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