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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.95, 3,916.98 and 1,579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.95, 3,916.98 and 1,579.43 is: 2,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.95 : 3,916.98 = 1,579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.95/3,916.98 = 1,579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.95x = 3,916.98 × 1,579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.95x = 6,186,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,595.72/2,837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.95

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