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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.01, 5,868.40 and 1,138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.01, 5,868.40 and 1,138.71 is: 1,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.01 : 5,868.40 = 1,138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.01/5,868.40 = 1,138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.01x = 5,868.40 × 1,138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.01x = 6,682,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,405.76/3,912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.18

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