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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.50, 5,879.94 and 3,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.50, 5,879.94 and 3,266.60 is: 4,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.50 : 5,879.94 = 3,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.50/5,879.94 = 3,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.50x = 5,879.94 × 3,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.50x = 19,207,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207,388.73/3,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.22

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