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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.55, 5,895.42 and 1,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.55, 5,895.42 and 1,333.42 is: 1,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.55 : 5,895.42 = 1,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.55/5,895.42 = 1,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.55x = 5,895.42 × 1,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.55x = 7,861,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,070.94/3,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.99

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