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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,679.91, 5,519.86 and 943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,679.91, 5,519.86 and 943.91 is: 1,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,679.91 : 5,519.86 = 943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,679.91/5,519.86 = 943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,679.91x = 5,519.86 × 943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,679.91x = 5,210,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,251.05/3,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.86

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