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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.52, 5,897.22 and 2,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.52, 5,897.22 and 2,370.28 is: 3,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.52 : 5,897.22 = 2,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.52/5,897.22 = 2,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.52x = 5,897.22 × 2,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.52x = 13,978,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,062.62/3,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.29

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