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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927, 5,419.52 and 2,435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927, 5,419.52 and 2,435.91 is: 3,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927 : 5,419.52 = 2,435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927/5,419.52 = 2,435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927x = 5,419.52 × 2,435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927x = 13,201,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,450.78/3,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.71

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