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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.51, 5,933.61 and 1,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.51, 5,933.61 and 1,033.82 is: 1,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.51 : 5,933.61 = 1,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.51/5,933.61 = 1,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.51x = 5,933.61 × 1,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.51x = 6,134,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134,249.85/3,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.81

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