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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,926.71, 5,415.96 and 3,040.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,926.71, 5,415.96 and 3,040.57 is: 4,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,926.71 : 5,415.96 = 3,040.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,926.71/5,415.96 = 3,040.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,926.71x = 5,415.96 × 3,040.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,926.71x = 16,467,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467,605.50/3,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.74

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