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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.22, 5,925.29 and 1,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.22, 5,925.29 and 1,028.51 is: 1,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.22 : 5,925.29 = 1,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.22/5,925.29 = 1,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.22x = 5,925.29 × 1,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.22x = 6,094,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094,185.25/3,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.75

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