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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.74, 5,806.58 and 1,679.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.74, 5,806.58 and 1,679.96 is: 2,519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.74 : 5,806.58 = 1,679.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.74/5,806.58 = 1,679.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.74x = 5,806.58 × 1,679.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.74x = 9,754,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,784.70/3,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.48

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