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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.67, 5,870.91 and 1,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.67, 5,870.91 and 1,721.12 is: 2,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.67 : 5,870.91 = 1,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.67/5,870.91 = 1,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.67x = 5,870.91 × 1,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.67x = 10,104,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,540.62/3,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.52

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