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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.16, 5,686.70 and 979.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.16, 5,686.70 and 979.99 is: 1,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.16 : 5,686.70 = 979.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.16/5,686.70 = 979.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.16x = 5,686.70 × 979.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.16x = 5,572,909.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,909.13/3,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.97

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