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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.89, 5,930.24 and 1,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.89, 5,930.24 and 1,355.67 is: 2,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.89 : 5,930.24 = 1,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.89/5,930.24 = 1,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.89x = 5,930.24 × 1,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.89x = 8,039,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039,448.46/3,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.82

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