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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.64, 5,924.35 and 1,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.64, 5,924.35 and 1,484.11 is: 2,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.64 : 5,924.35 = 1,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.64/5,924.35 = 1,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.64x = 5,924.35 × 1,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.64x = 8,792,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792,396.34/3,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.56

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