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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.99, 5,868.42 and 1,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.99, 5,868.42 and 1,831.92 is: 2,747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.99 : 5,868.42 = 1,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.99/5,868.42 = 1,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.99x = 5,868.42 × 1,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.99x = 10,750,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750,475.97/3,912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.38

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