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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.94, 5,853.02 and 1,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.94, 5,853.02 and 1,128.72 is: 1,693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.94 : 5,853.02 = 1,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.94/5,853.02 = 1,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.94x = 5,853.02 × 1,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.94x = 6,606,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,420.73/3,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.11

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