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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.53, 4,967.62 and 1,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.53, 4,967.62 and 1,579.16 is: 2,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.53 : 4,967.62 = 1,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.53/4,967.62 = 1,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.53x = 4,967.62 × 1,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.53x = 7,844,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,641.96/3,310.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.60

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