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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.82, 5,928.30 and 2,563.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.82, 5,928.30 and 2,563.83 is: 3,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.82 : 5,928.30 = 2,563.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.82/5,928.30 = 2,563.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.82x = 5,928.30 × 2,563.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.82x = 15,199,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,153.39/3,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.09

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