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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,919.72, 5,874.78 and 2,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,919.72, 5,874.78 and 2,623.72 is: 3,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,919.72 : 5,874.78 = 2,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,919.72/5,874.78 = 2,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,919.72x = 5,874.78 × 2,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,919.72x = 15,413,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,777.78/3,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.37

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