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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.18, 3,966.36 and 1,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.18, 3,966.36 and 1,679.40 is: 2,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.18 : 3,966.36 = 1,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.18/3,966.36 = 1,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.18x = 3,966.36 × 1,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.18x = 6,661,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,104.98/2,874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.57

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