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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.88, 5,903.84 and 2,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.88, 5,903.84 and 2,553.84 is: 3,815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.88 : 5,903.84 = 2,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.88/5,903.84 = 2,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.88x = 5,903.84 × 2,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.88x = 15,077,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077,462.75/3,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.26

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