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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.92, 5,927.94 and 2,858.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.92, 5,927.94 and 2,858.42 is: 4,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.92 : 5,927.94 = 2,858.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.92/5,927.94 = 2,858.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.92x = 5,927.94 × 2,858.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.92x = 16,944,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944,512.62/3,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.67

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