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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.79, 5,415.96 and 3,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.79, 5,415.96 and 3,611.32 is: 4,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.79 : 5,415.96 = 3,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.79/5,415.96 = 3,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.79x = 5,415.96 × 3,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.79x = 19,558,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,751.13/3,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.39

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