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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.43, 5,927.49 and 1,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.43, 5,927.49 and 1,140.28 is: 1,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.43 : 5,927.49 = 1,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.43/5,927.49 = 1,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.43x = 5,927.49 × 1,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.43x = 6,758,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,998.30/3,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.52

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