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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.72, 5,920.44 and 2,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.72, 5,920.44 and 2,902.52 is: 4,349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.72 : 5,920.44 = 2,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.72/5,920.44 = 2,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.72x = 5,920.44 × 2,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.72x = 17,184,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,195.51/3,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.64

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