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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.61, 5,858.82 and 1,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.61, 5,858.82 and 1,273.32 is: 1,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.61 : 5,858.82 = 1,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.61/5,858.82 = 1,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.61x = 5,858.82 × 1,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.61x = 7,460,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460,152.68/3,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.11

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