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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.85, 5,892.09 and 2,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.85, 5,892.09 and 2,057.59 is: 3,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.85 : 5,892.09 = 2,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.85/5,892.09 = 2,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.85x = 5,892.09 × 2,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.85x = 12,123,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123,505.46/3,930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.19

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