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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.97, 5,926.65 and 1,759.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.97, 5,926.65 and 1,759.85 is: 2,639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.97 : 5,926.65 = 1,759.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.97/5,926.65 = 1,759.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.97x = 5,926.65 × 1,759.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.97x = 10,430,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,015.00/3,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.86

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