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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949.91, 5,924.69 and 1,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949.91, 5,924.69 and 1,484.54 is: 2,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949.91 : 5,924.69 = 1,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949.91/5,924.69 = 1,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949.91x = 5,924.69 × 1,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949.91x = 8,795,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,431.87/3,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.74

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