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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927.47, 5,419.86 and 2,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927.47, 5,419.86 and 2,159.06 is: 2,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927.47 : 5,419.86 = 2,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927.47/5,419.86 = 2,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927.47x = 5,419.86 × 2,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927.47x = 11,701,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,701,802.93/3,927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.48

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