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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.44, 5,948.79 and 1,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.44, 5,948.79 and 1,625.84 is: 2,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.44 : 5,948.79 = 1,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.44/5,948.79 = 1,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.44x = 5,948.79 × 1,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.44x = 9,671,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,750.99/3,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.40

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