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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.99, 5,867.97 and 2,526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.99, 5,867.97 and 2,526.97 is: 3,791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.99 : 5,867.97 = 2,526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.99/5,867.97 = 2,526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.99x = 5,867.97 × 2,526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.99x = 14,828,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,184.15/3,910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.41

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