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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.58, 5,925.88 and 1,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.58, 5,925.88 and 1,028.88 is: 1,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.58 : 5,925.88 = 1,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.58/5,925.88 = 1,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.58x = 5,925.88 × 1,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.58x = 6,097,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,016.84/3,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.32

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