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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.94, 5,506.61 and 2,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.94, 5,506.61 and 2,874.90 is: 3,961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.94 : 5,506.61 = 2,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.94/5,506.61 = 2,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.94x = 5,506.61 × 2,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.94x = 15,830,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,938.71/3,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.76

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