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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,938.52, 5,908.38 and 1,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,938.52, 5,908.38 and 1,341.25 is: 2,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,938.52 : 5,908.38 = 1,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,938.52/5,908.38 = 1,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,938.52x = 5,908.38 × 1,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,938.52x = 7,924,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,614.68/3,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.08

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