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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.82, 5,309.99 and 2,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.82, 5,309.99 and 2,079.42 is: 2,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.82 : 5,309.99 = 2,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.82/5,309.99 = 2,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.82x = 5,309.99 × 2,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.82x = 11,041,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041,702.38/3,847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.60

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