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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,919.99, 5,876.89 and 2,683.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,919.99, 5,876.89 and 2,683.65 is: 4,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,919.99 : 5,876.89 = 2,683.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,919.99/5,876.89 = 2,683.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,919.99x = 5,876.89 × 2,683.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,919.99x = 15,771,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,515.85/3,919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.36

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