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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.83, 5,926.52 and 1,355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.83, 5,926.52 and 1,355.59 is: 2,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.83 : 5,926.52 = 1,355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.83/5,926.52 = 1,355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.83x = 5,926.52 × 1,355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.83x = 8,033,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,931.25/3,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.48

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