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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.91, 5,869.09 and 2,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.91, 5,869.09 and 2,679.50 is: 4,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.91 : 5,869.09 = 2,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.91/5,869.09 = 2,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.91x = 5,869.09 × 2,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.91x = 15,726,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,244.68/3,910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.13

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