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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.98, 5,929.47 and 2,799.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.98, 5,929.47 and 2,799.54 is: 4,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.98 : 5,929.47 = 2,799.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.98/5,929.47 = 2,799.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.98x = 5,929.47 × 2,799.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.98x = 16,599,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599,788.44/3,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.31

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