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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.55, 5,853.34 and 2,749.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.55, 5,853.34 and 2,749.87 is: 4,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.55 : 5,853.34 = 2,749.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.55/5,853.34 = 2,749.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.55x = 5,853.34 × 2,749.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.55x = 16,095,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095,924.07/3,906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.24

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