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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.41, 5,864.98 and 3,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.41, 5,864.98 and 3,581.10 is: 5,343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.41 : 5,864.98 = 3,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.41/5,864.98 = 3,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.41x = 5,864.98 × 3,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.41x = 21,003,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,079.88/3,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.74

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