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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979.84, 4,472.64 and 1,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979.84, 4,472.64 and 1,595.52 is: 2,394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979.84 : 4,472.64 = 1,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979.84/4,472.64 = 1,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979.84x = 4,472.64 × 1,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979.84x = 7,136,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,186.57/2,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,394.82

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