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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.83, 5,924.34 and 2,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.83, 5,924.34 and 2,394.01 is: 3,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.83 : 5,924.34 = 2,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.83/5,924.34 = 2,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.83x = 5,924.34 × 2,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.83x = 14,182,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,903.28/3,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.23

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