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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.42, 5,952.92 and 1,335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.42, 5,952.92 and 1,335.93 is: 2,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.42 : 5,952.92 = 1,335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.42/5,952.92 = 1,335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.42x = 5,952.92 × 1,335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.42x = 7,952,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,684.42/3,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.99

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