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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,471.57, 4,790.72 and 1,979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,471.57, 4,790.72 and 1,979.58 is: 2,731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,471.57 : 4,790.72 = 1,979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,471.57/4,790.72 = 1,979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,471.57x = 4,790.72 × 1,979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,471.57x = 9,483,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,613.50/3,471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.79

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