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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.60, 5,926.02 and 1,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.60, 5,926.02 and 1,353.50 is: 2,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.60 : 5,926.02 = 1,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.60/5,926.02 = 1,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.60x = 5,926.02 × 1,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.60x = 8,020,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,868.07/3,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.29

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