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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.29, 5,924.61 and 2,566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.29, 5,924.61 and 2,566.01 is: 3,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.29 : 5,924.61 = 2,566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.29/5,924.61 = 2,566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.29x = 5,924.61 × 2,566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.29x = 15,202,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,623.32/3,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.59

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