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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.92, 5,492.61 and 2,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.92, 5,492.61 and 2,211.69 is: 3,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.92 : 5,492.61 = 2,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.92/5,492.61 = 2,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.92x = 5,492.61 × 2,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.92x = 12,147,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,950.61/3,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.31

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