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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,947.40, 5,921.88 and 3,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,947.40, 5,921.88 and 3,302.64 is: 4,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,947.40 : 5,921.88 = 3,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,947.40/5,921.88 = 3,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,947.40x = 5,921.88 × 3,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,947.40x = 19,557,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,837.76/3,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.61

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