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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.67, 3,784.22 and 1,679.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.67, 3,784.22 and 1,679.79 is: 2,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.67 : 3,784.22 = 1,679.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.67/3,784.22 = 1,679.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.67x = 3,784.22 × 1,679.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.67x = 6,356,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,686.51/2,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.55

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