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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.61, 5,926.25 and 1,028.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.61, 5,926.25 and 1,028.91 is: 1,543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.61 : 5,926.25 = 1,028.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.61/5,926.25 = 1,028.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.61x = 5,926.25 × 1,028.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.61x = 6,097,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,097,554.38/3,950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.45

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