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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,931.74, 5,423.76 and 3,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,931.74, 5,423.76 and 3,186.54 is: 4,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,931.74 : 5,423.76 = 3,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,931.74/5,423.76 = 3,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,931.74x = 5,423.76 × 3,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,931.74x = 17,283,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,028.19/3,931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.77

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