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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.91, 5,929.25 and 1,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.91, 5,929.25 and 1,031.22 is: 1,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.91 : 5,929.25 = 1,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.91/5,929.25 = 1,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.91x = 5,929.25 × 1,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.91x = 6,114,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114,334.12/3,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.79

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