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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.87, 5,404.48 and 3,392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.87, 5,404.48 and 3,392.81 is: 4,671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.87 : 5,404.48 = 3,392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.87/5,404.48 = 3,392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.87x = 5,404.48 × 3,392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.87x = 18,336,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,373.79/3,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.84

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