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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.33, 5,853.03 and 1,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.33, 5,853.03 and 1,127.96 is: 1,692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.33 : 5,853.03 = 1,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.33/5,853.03 = 1,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.33x = 5,853.03 × 1,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.33x = 6,601,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,983.72/3,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.24

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