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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,925.80, 5,874.93 and 2,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,925.80, 5,874.93 and 2,684.88 is: 4,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,925.80 : 5,874.93 = 2,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,925.80/5,874.93 = 2,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,925.80x = 5,874.93 × 2,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,925.80x = 15,773,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773,482.06/3,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.90

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