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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.42, 5,950.42 and 1,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.42, 5,950.42 and 1,369.02 is: 2,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.42 : 5,950.42 = 1,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.42/5,950.42 = 1,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.42x = 5,950.42 × 1,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.42x = 8,146,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,243.99/3,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.80

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