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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.94, 5,881.44 and 1,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.94, 5,881.44 and 1,323.90 is: 1,985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.94 : 5,881.44 = 1,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.94/5,881.44 = 1,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.94x = 5,881.44 × 1,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.94x = 7,786,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,438.42/3,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.86

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