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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.72, 5,926.08 and 2,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.72, 5,926.08 and 2,925.44 is: 4,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.72 : 5,926.08 = 2,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.72/5,926.08 = 2,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.72x = 5,926.08 × 2,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.72x = 17,336,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,391.48/3,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.16

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