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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.50, 5,392.35 and 2,913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.50, 5,392.35 and 2,913.63 is: 4,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.50 : 5,392.35 = 2,913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.50/5,392.35 = 2,913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.50x = 5,392.35 × 2,913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.50x = 15,711,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711,312.73/3,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.81

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