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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,947.91, 5,920.94 and 1,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,947.91, 5,920.94 and 1,607.28 is: 2,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,947.91 : 5,920.94 = 1,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,947.91/5,920.94 = 1,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,947.91x = 5,920.94 × 1,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,947.91x = 9,516,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,608.44/3,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.54

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