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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.37, 5,425.92 and 2,797.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.37, 5,425.92 and 2,797.81 is: 3,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.37 : 5,425.92 = 2,797.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.37/5,425.92 = 2,797.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.37x = 5,425.92 × 2,797.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.37x = 15,180,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,679.67/3,934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.48

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