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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.92, 5,865.72 and 3,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.92, 5,865.72 and 3,581.60 is: 5,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.92 : 5,865.72 = 3,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.92/5,865.72 = 3,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.92x = 5,865.72 × 3,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.92x = 21,008,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,008,633.42/3,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.46

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