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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.65, 5,946.21 and 2,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.65, 5,946.21 and 2,914.89 is: 4,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.65 : 5,946.21 = 2,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.65/5,946.21 = 2,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.65x = 5,946.21 × 2,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.65x = 17,332,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,525.77/3,964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.77

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