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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949.67, 5,924.49 and 1,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949.67, 5,924.49 and 1,027.97 is: 1,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949.67 : 5,924.49 = 1,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949.67/5,924.49 = 1,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949.67x = 5,924.49 × 1,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949.67x = 6,090,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,212.80/3,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.95

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