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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.70, 5,855.94 and 2,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.70, 5,855.94 and 2,425.92 is: 3,636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.70 : 5,855.94 = 2,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.70/5,855.94 = 2,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.70x = 5,855.94 × 2,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.70x = 14,206,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206,041.96/3,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.33

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