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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,953.61, 5,917.55 and 2,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,953.61, 5,917.55 and 2,913.20 is: 4,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,953.61 : 5,917.55 = 2,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,953.61/5,917.55 = 2,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,953.61x = 5,917.55 × 2,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,953.61x = 17,239,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,006.66/3,953.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.32

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