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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.70, 5,943.33 and 2,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.70, 5,943.33 and 2,795.82 is: 4,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.70 : 5,943.33 = 2,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.70/5,943.33 = 2,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.70x = 5,943.33 × 2,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.70x = 16,616,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,616,480.88/3,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.88

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