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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.52, 4,493.32 and 1,679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.52, 4,493.32 and 1,679.07 is: 2,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.52 : 4,493.32 = 1,679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.52/4,493.32 = 1,679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.52x = 4,493.32 × 1,679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.52x = 7,544,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,594.61/2,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.62

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