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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.78, 5,879.27 and 2,277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.78, 5,879.27 and 2,277.79 is: 3,415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.78 : 5,879.27 = 2,277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.78/5,879.27 = 2,277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.78x = 5,879.27 × 2,277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.78x = 13,391,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391,755.46/3,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.59

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