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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949.66, 5,924.44 and 1,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949.66, 5,924.44 and 1,027.69 is: 1,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949.66 : 5,924.44 = 1,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949.66/5,924.44 = 1,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949.66x = 5,924.44 × 1,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949.66x = 6,088,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,474.22/3,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.52

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