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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.36, 5,886.55 and 2,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.36, 5,886.55 and 2,759.58 is: 4,139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.36 : 5,886.55 = 2,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.36/5,886.55 = 2,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.36x = 5,886.55 × 2,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.36x = 16,244,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244,405.65/3,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.38

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