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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,915.84, 5,867.12 and 2,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,915.84, 5,867.12 and 2,759.20 is: 4,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,915.84 : 5,867.12 = 2,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,915.84/5,867.12 = 2,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,915.84x = 5,867.12 × 2,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,915.84x = 16,188,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,557.50/3,915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.12

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