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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.07, 5,978.64 and 1,879.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.07, 5,978.64 and 1,879.81 is: 2,815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.07 : 5,978.64 = 1,879.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.07/5,978.64 = 1,879.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.07x = 5,978.64 × 1,879.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.07x = 11,238,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,238,699.36/3,991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.96

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