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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.92, 3,941.26 and 1,579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.92, 3,941.26 and 1,579.82 is: 2,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.92 : 3,941.26 = 1,579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.92/3,941.26 = 1,579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.92x = 3,941.26 × 1,579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.92x = 6,226,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,453.77/2,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.20

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