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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.72, 5,929.08 and 1,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.72, 5,929.08 and 1,644.40 is: 2,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.72 : 5,929.08 = 1,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.72/5,929.08 = 1,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.72x = 5,929.08 × 1,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.72x = 9,749,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,779.15/3,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.60

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