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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.68, 5,871.06 and 1,316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.68, 5,871.06 and 1,316.01 is: 1,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.68 : 5,871.06 = 1,316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.68/5,871.06 = 1,316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.68x = 5,871.06 × 1,316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.68x = 7,726,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,373.67/3,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.20

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