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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.59, 4,391.62 and 1,079.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.59, 4,391.62 and 1,079.01 is: 1,619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.59 : 4,391.62 = 1,079.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.59/4,391.62 = 1,079.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.59x = 4,391.62 × 1,079.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.59x = 4,738,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,579.94/2,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.15

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