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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.73, 5,933.68 and 1,034.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.73, 5,933.68 and 1,034.33 is: 1,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.73 : 5,933.68 = 1,034.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.73/5,933.68 = 1,034.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.73x = 5,933.68 × 1,034.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.73x = 6,137,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,350.98/3,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.51

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