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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,895.61, 5,841.36 and 2,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,895.61, 5,841.36 and 2,663.37 is: 3,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,895.61 : 5,841.36 = 2,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,895.61/5,841.36 = 2,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,895.61x = 5,841.36 × 2,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,895.61x = 15,557,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557,702.98/3,895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.66

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