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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,947.30, 5,921.55 and 1,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,947.30, 5,921.55 and 1,349.63 is: 2,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,947.30 : 5,921.55 = 1,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,947.30/5,921.55 = 1,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,947.30x = 5,921.55 × 1,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,947.30x = 7,991,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,871.92/3,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.65

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