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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.78, 5,371.74 and 1,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.78, 5,371.74 and 1,499.59 is: 2,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.78 : 5,371.74 = 1,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.78/5,371.74 = 1,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.78x = 5,371.74 × 1,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.78x = 8,055,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,407.59/3,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.25

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