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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.83, 5,906.52 and 1,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.83, 5,906.52 and 1,747.08 is: 2,618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.83 : 5,906.52 = 1,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.83/5,906.52 = 1,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.83x = 5,906.52 × 1,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.83x = 10,319,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,319,162.96/3,940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.53

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