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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.55, 5,949.21 and 1,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.55, 5,949.21 and 1,368.88 is: 2,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.55 : 5,949.21 = 1,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.55/5,949.21 = 1,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.55x = 5,949.21 × 1,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.55x = 8,143,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143,724.84/3,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.10

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