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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.65, 5,933.61 and 1,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.65, 5,933.61 and 1,358.25 is: 2,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.65 : 5,933.61 = 1,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.65/5,933.61 = 1,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.65x = 5,933.61 × 1,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.65x = 8,059,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,325.78/3,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.42

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