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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.40, 3,944.18 and 1,679.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.40, 3,944.18 and 1,679.85 is: 2,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.40 : 3,944.18 = 1,679.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.40/3,944.18 = 1,679.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.40x = 3,944.18 × 1,679.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.40x = 6,625,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,622.37/2,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.95

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