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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.76, 5,806.41 and 1,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.76, 5,806.41 and 1,679.62 is: 2,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.76 : 5,806.41 = 1,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.76/5,806.41 = 1,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.76x = 5,806.41 × 1,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.76x = 9,752,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,562.36/3,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.55

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