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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.77, 5,929.43 and 1,355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.77, 5,929.43 and 1,355.01 is: 2,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.77 : 5,929.43 = 1,355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.77/5,929.43 = 1,355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.77x = 5,929.43 × 1,355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.77x = 8,034,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,430.17/3,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.61

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