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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.93, 5,926.21 and 2,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.93, 5,926.21 and 2,716.67 is: 4,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.93 : 5,926.21 = 2,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.93/5,926.21 = 2,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.93x = 5,926.21 × 2,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.93x = 16,099,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,556.92/3,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.82

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