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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.93, 5,894.57 and 2,287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.93, 5,894.57 and 2,287.95 is: 3,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.93 : 5,894.57 = 2,287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.93/5,894.57 = 2,287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.93x = 5,894.57 × 2,287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.93x = 13,486,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486,465.05/3,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.86

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