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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.82, 5,922.33 and 1,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.82, 5,922.33 and 1,483.92 is: 2,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.82 : 5,922.33 = 1,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.82/5,922.33 = 1,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.82x = 5,922.33 × 1,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.82x = 8,788,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788,263.93/3,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.42

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