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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.72, 5,950.85 and 1,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.72, 5,950.85 and 1,625.31 is: 2,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.72 : 5,950.85 = 1,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.72/5,950.85 = 1,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.72x = 5,950.85 × 1,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.72x = 9,671,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,967.89/3,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.90

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