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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.54, 5,862.32 and 2,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.54, 5,862.32 and 2,879.78 is: 4,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.54 : 5,862.32 = 2,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.54/5,862.32 = 2,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.54x = 5,862.32 × 2,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.54x = 16,882,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,882,177.49/3,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.42

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