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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,872.77, 5,343.97 and 2,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,872.77, 5,343.97 and 2,279.07 is: 3,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,872.77 : 5,343.97 = 2,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,872.77/5,343.97 = 2,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,872.77x = 5,343.97 × 2,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,872.77x = 12,179,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179,276.01/3,872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.85

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