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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.81, 4,009.93 and 1,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.81, 4,009.93 and 1,579.48 is: 2,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.81 : 4,009.93 = 1,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.81/4,009.93 = 1,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.81x = 4,009.93 × 1,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.81x = 6,333,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,590.26/2,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.63

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