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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.71, 5,929.41 and 1,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.71, 5,929.41 and 1,031.01 is: 1,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.71 : 5,929.41 = 1,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.71/5,929.41 = 1,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.71x = 5,929.41 × 1,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.71x = 6,113,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,281.00/3,952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.60

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