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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.68, 5,928.31 and 2,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.68, 5,928.31 and 2,393.79 is: 3,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.68 : 5,928.31 = 2,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.68/5,928.31 = 2,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.68x = 5,928.31 × 2,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.68x = 14,191,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,129.19/3,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.07

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