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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.35, 4,974.51 and 1,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.35, 4,974.51 and 1,579.71 is: 2,369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.35 : 4,974.51 = 1,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.35/4,974.51 = 1,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.35x = 4,974.51 × 1,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.35x = 7,858,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,283.19/3,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.56

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