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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.36, 8,964.96 and 2,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.36, 8,964.96 and 2,419.20 is: 3,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.36 : 8,964.96 = 2,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.36/8,964.96 = 2,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.36x = 8,964.96 × 2,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.36x = 21,688,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,031.23/5,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.15

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