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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.64, 3,974.52 and 1,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.64, 3,974.52 and 1,701.36 is: 2,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.64 : 3,974.52 = 1,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.64/3,974.52 = 1,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.64x = 3,974.52 × 1,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.64x = 6,762,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,089.35/2,879.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.24

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