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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.71, 5,933.57 and 2,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.71, 5,933.57 and 2,719.38 is: 4,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.71 : 5,933.57 = 2,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.71/5,933.57 = 2,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.71x = 5,933.57 × 2,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.71x = 16,135,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,631.59/3,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.07

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