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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.64, 4,009.74 and 1,579.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.64, 4,009.74 and 1,579.31 is: 2,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.64 : 4,009.74 = 1,579.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.64/4,009.74 = 1,579.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.64x = 4,009.74 × 1,579.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.64x = 6,332,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,611.54/2,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.42

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