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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.67, 5,718.97 and 1,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.67, 5,718.97 and 1,039.33 is: 1,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.67 : 5,718.97 = 1,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.67/5,718.97 = 1,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.67x = 5,718.97 × 1,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.67x = 5,943,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,897.09/3,812.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.99

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