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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.72, 4,016.47 and 1,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.72, 4,016.47 and 1,585 is: 2,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.72 : 4,016.47 = 1,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.72/4,016.47 = 1,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.72x = 4,016.47 × 1,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.72x = 6,366,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,366,104.95/2,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.66

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