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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.82, 5,919.75 and 1,352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.82, 5,919.75 and 1,352.34 is: 2,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.82 : 5,919.75 = 1,352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.82/5,919.75 = 1,352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.82x = 5,919.75 × 1,352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.82x = 8,005,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,514.72/3,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.29

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