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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.76, 5,895.03 and 1,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.76, 5,895.03 and 1,466.59 is: 2,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.76 : 5,895.03 = 1,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.76/5,895.03 = 1,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.76x = 5,895.03 × 1,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.76x = 8,645,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,599.42/3,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.35

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