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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.83, 5,952.79 and 2,391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.83, 5,952.79 and 2,391.67 is: 3,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.83 : 5,952.79 = 2,391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.83/5,952.79 = 2,391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.83x = 5,952.79 × 2,391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.83x = 14,237,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,109.26/3,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.72

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