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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,760.79, 7,946.97 and 3,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,760.79, 7,946.97 and 3,369.20 is: 4,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,760.79 : 7,946.97 = 3,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,760.79/7,946.97 = 3,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,760.79x = 7,946.97 × 3,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,760.79x = 26,774,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,774,931.32/5,760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.79

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