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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.39, 5,933.99 and 1,358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.39, 5,933.99 and 1,358.17 is: 2,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.39 : 5,933.99 = 1,358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.39/5,933.99 = 1,358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.39x = 5,933.99 × 1,358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.39x = 8,059,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,367.20/3,955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.57

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