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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.37, 5,923.94 and 1,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.37, 5,923.94 and 1,352.70 is: 2,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.37 : 5,923.94 = 1,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.37/5,923.94 = 1,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.37x = 5,923.94 × 1,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.37x = 8,013,306.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,306.87/3,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.50

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