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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.65, 5,950.06 and 1,334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.65, 5,950.06 and 1,334.18 is: 2,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.65 : 5,950.06 = 1,334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.65/5,950.06 = 1,334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.65x = 5,950.06 × 1,334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.65x = 7,938,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,444.38/3,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.30

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