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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.79, 5,489.59 and 2,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.79, 5,489.59 and 2,209.42 is: 3,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.79 : 5,489.59 = 2,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.79/5,489.59 = 2,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.79x = 5,489.59 × 2,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.79x = 12,128,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128,809.94/3,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.13

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