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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.66, 5,902.26 and 1,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.66, 5,902.26 and 1,337.26 is: 2,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.66 : 5,902.26 = 1,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.66/5,902.26 = 1,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.66x = 5,902.26 × 1,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.66x = 7,892,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,856.21/3,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.98

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