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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.70, 5,936.01 and 2,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.70, 5,936.01 and 2,924.23 is: 4,375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.70 : 5,936.01 = 2,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.70/5,936.01 = 2,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.70x = 5,936.01 × 2,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.70x = 17,358,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,258.52/3,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.99

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