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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.93, 5,923.22 and 2,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.93, 5,923.22 and 2,714.67 is: 4,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.93 : 5,923.22 = 2,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.93/5,923.22 = 2,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.93x = 5,923.22 × 2,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.93x = 16,079,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079,574.06/3,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.83

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