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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.89, 5,059.29 and 2,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.89, 5,059.29 and 2,879.44 is: 4,322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.89 : 5,059.29 = 2,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.89/5,059.29 = 2,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.89x = 5,059.29 × 2,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.89x = 14,567,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,903.95/3,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.97

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