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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.39, 5,946.63 and 1,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.39, 5,946.63 and 1,592.20 is: 2,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.39 : 5,946.63 = 1,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.39/5,946.63 = 1,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.39x = 5,946.63 × 1,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.39x = 9,468,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,209.42/3,964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.32

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