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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.08, 5,954.67 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.08, 5,954.67 and 2,392.92 is: 3,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.08 : 5,954.67 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.08/5,954.67 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.08x = 5,954.67 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.08x = 14,249,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,036.97/3,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.59

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