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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.42, 3,944.64 and 1,679.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.42, 3,944.64 and 1,679.51 is: 2,317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.42 : 3,944.64 = 1,679.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.42/3,944.64 = 1,679.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.42x = 3,944.64 × 1,679.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.42x = 6,625,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,062.33/2,858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.74

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