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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.73, 5,807.60 and 950.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.73, 5,807.60 and 950.01 is: 1,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.73 : 5,807.60 = 950.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.73/5,807.60 = 950.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.73x = 5,807.60 × 950.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.73x = 5,517,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,278.08/3,871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.02

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