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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.64, 5,424.24 and 2,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.64, 5,424.24 and 2,751.28 is: 3,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.64 : 5,424.24 = 2,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.64/5,424.24 = 2,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.64x = 5,424.24 × 2,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.64x = 14,923,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923,603.03/3,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.74

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