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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.94, 5,927.74 and 1,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.94, 5,927.74 and 1,611.34 is: 2,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.94 : 5,927.74 = 1,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.94/5,927.74 = 1,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.94x = 5,927.74 × 1,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.94x = 9,551,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,585.72/3,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.33

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