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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.67, 5,930.74 and 2,396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.67, 5,930.74 and 2,396.06 is: 3,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.67 : 5,930.74 = 2,396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.67/5,930.74 = 2,396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.67x = 5,930.74 × 2,396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.67x = 14,210,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,408.88/3,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.42

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