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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.74, 5,427.90 and 3,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.74, 5,427.90 and 3,189.54 is: 4,399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.74 : 5,427.90 = 3,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.74/5,427.90 = 3,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.74x = 5,427.90 × 3,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.74x = 17,312,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,504.17/3,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.91

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