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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,819.65, 5,263.98 and 2,979.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,819.65, 5,263.98 and 2,979.03 is: 4,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,819.65 : 5,263.98 = 2,979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,819.65/5,263.98 = 2,979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,819.65x = 5,263.98 × 2,979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,819.65x = 15,681,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,554.34/3,819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.50

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