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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927.62, 5,419.88 and 2,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927.62, 5,419.88 and 2,159.18 is: 2,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927.62 : 5,419.88 = 2,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927.62/5,419.88 = 2,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927.62x = 5,419.88 × 2,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927.62x = 11,702,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,702,496.50/3,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.54

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