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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.91, 5,114.50 and 2,379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.91, 5,114.50 and 2,379.39 is: 3,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.91 : 5,114.50 = 2,379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.91/5,114.50 = 2,379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.91x = 5,114.50 × 2,379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.91x = 12,169,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169,388.95/3,704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.66

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