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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.03, 5,869.72 and 1,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.03, 5,869.72 and 1,280.68 is: 1,921.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.03 : 5,869.72 = 1,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.03/5,869.72 = 1,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.03x = 5,869.72 × 1,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.03x = 7,517,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,233.01/3,913.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.08

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