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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.06, 5,419.86 and 3,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.06, 5,419.86 and 3,376.82 is: 4,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.06 : 5,419.86 = 3,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.06/5,419.86 = 3,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.06x = 5,419.86 × 3,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.06x = 18,301,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,891.65/3,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.08

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