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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.73, 5,926.44 and 1,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.73, 5,926.44 and 1,029.03 is: 1,543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.73 : 5,926.44 = 1,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.73/5,926.44 = 1,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.73x = 5,926.44 × 1,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.73x = 6,098,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,479.41/3,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.63

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