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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.48, 5,898.98 and 1,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.48, 5,898.98 and 1,335.60 is: 2,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.48 : 5,898.98 = 1,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.48/5,898.98 = 1,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.48x = 5,898.98 × 1,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.48x = 7,878,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,878,677.69/3,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.49

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