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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.13, 3,806.32 and 1,579.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.13, 3,806.32 and 1,579.57 is: 2,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.13 : 3,806.32 = 1,579.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.13/3,806.32 = 1,579.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.13x = 3,806.32 × 1,579.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.13x = 6,012,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,321.95/2,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.06

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