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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.65, 5,931.36 and 1,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.65, 5,931.36 and 1,322.14 is: 1,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.65 : 5,931.36 = 1,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.65/5,931.36 = 1,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.65x = 5,931.36 × 1,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.65x = 7,842,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,088.31/3,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.00

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