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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.71, 5,949.23 and 1,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.71, 5,949.23 and 1,368.04 is: 2,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.71 : 5,949.23 = 1,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.71/5,949.23 = 1,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.71x = 5,949.23 × 1,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.71x = 8,138,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,748.02/3,965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.28

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