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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,820.28, 5,264.84 and 2,979.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,820.28, 5,264.84 and 2,979.65 is: 4,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,820.28 : 5,264.84 = 2,979.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,820.28/5,264.84 = 2,979.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,820.28x = 5,264.84 × 2,979.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,820.28x = 15,687,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687,380.51/3,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.35

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