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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.53, 7,919.24 and 1,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.53, 7,919.24 and 1,581.79 is: 2,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.53 : 7,919.24 = 1,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.53/7,919.24 = 1,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.53x = 7,919.24 × 1,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.53x = 12,526,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,574.64/5,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.67

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