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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.79, 7,948.02 and 3,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.79, 7,948.02 and 3,241.38 is: 4,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.79 : 7,948.02 = 3,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.79/7,948.02 = 3,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.79x = 7,948.02 × 3,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.79x = 25,762,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762,553.07/5,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.83

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