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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.58, 5,932.54 and 1,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.58, 5,932.54 and 1,490.34 is: 2,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.58 : 5,932.54 = 1,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.58/5,932.54 = 1,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.58x = 5,932.54 × 1,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.58x = 8,841,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,501.66/3,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.20

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