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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.54, 5,929.27 and 1,611.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.54, 5,929.27 and 1,611.83 is: 2,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.54 : 5,929.27 = 1,611.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.54/5,929.27 = 1,611.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.54x = 5,929.27 × 1,611.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.54x = 9,556,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,556,986.06/3,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.16

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