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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.74, 5,859.99 and 1,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.74, 5,859.99 and 1,934.72 is: 2,897.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.74 : 5,859.99 = 1,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.74/5,859.99 = 1,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.74x = 5,859.99 × 1,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.74x = 11,337,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,439.85/3,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.57

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