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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.53, 5,959.58 and 2,890.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.53, 5,959.58 and 2,890.89 is: 4,329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.53 : 5,959.58 = 2,890.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.53/5,959.58 = 2,890.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.53x = 5,959.58 × 2,890.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.53x = 17,228,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,475.77/3,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.27

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