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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.94, 5,388.72 and 2,787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.94, 5,388.72 and 2,787.93 is: 3,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.94 : 5,388.72 = 2,787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.94/5,388.72 = 2,787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.94x = 5,388.72 × 2,787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.94x = 15,023,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,374.15/3,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.34

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