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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.92, 5,869.44 and 1,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.92, 5,869.44 and 1,316.34 is: 1,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.92 : 5,869.44 = 1,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.92/5,869.44 = 1,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.92x = 5,869.44 × 1,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.92x = 7,726,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,178.65/3,913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.03

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