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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.79, 3,974.27 and 1,620.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.79, 3,974.27 and 1,620.93 is: 2,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.79 : 3,974.27 = 1,620.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.79/3,974.27 = 1,620.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.79x = 3,974.27 × 1,620.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.79x = 6,442,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,005.37/2,879.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.97

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