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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,879.72, 5,349.11 and 3,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,879.72, 5,349.11 and 3,170.78 is: 4,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,879.72 : 5,349.11 = 3,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,879.72/5,349.11 = 3,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,879.72x = 5,349.11 × 3,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,879.72x = 16,960,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,808.41/3,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.66

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