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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.70, 5,892.36 and 1,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.70, 5,892.36 and 1,955.70 is: 2,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.70 : 5,892.36 = 1,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.70/5,892.36 = 1,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.70x = 5,892.36 × 1,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.70x = 11,523,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,523,688.45/3,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.22

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