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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.41, 4,614.64 and 1,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.41, 4,614.64 and 1,759.09 is: 2,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.41 : 4,614.64 = 1,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.41/4,614.64 = 1,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.41x = 4,614.64 × 1,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.41x = 8,117,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,567.08/3,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.08

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