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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.93, 5,369.49 and 1,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.93, 5,369.49 and 1,729.49 is: 2,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.93 : 5,369.49 = 1,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.93/5,369.49 = 1,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.93x = 5,369.49 × 1,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.93x = 9,286,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,452.41/3,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.03

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