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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.70, 5,928.19 and 1,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.70, 5,928.19 and 1,486.72 is: 2,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.70 : 5,928.19 = 1,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.70/5,928.19 = 1,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.70x = 5,928.19 × 1,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.70x = 8,813,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,558.64/3,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.32

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