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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.93, 5,924.71 and 2,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.93, 5,924.71 and 2,715.67 is: 4,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.93 : 5,924.71 = 2,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.93/5,924.71 = 2,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.93x = 5,924.71 × 2,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.93x = 16,089,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,089,557.21/3,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.32

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