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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,946.93, 5,920.50 and 1,867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,946.93, 5,920.50 and 1,867.91 is: 2,801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,946.93 : 5,920.50 = 1,867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,946.93/5,920.50 = 1,867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,946.93x = 5,920.50 × 1,867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,946.93x = 11,058,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058,961.16/3,946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.91

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