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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,926.97, 5,890.45 and 1,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,926.97, 5,890.45 and 1,005.27 is: 1,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,926.97 : 5,890.45 = 1,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,926.97/5,890.45 = 1,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,926.97x = 5,890.45 × 1,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,926.97x = 5,921,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,492.67/3,926.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.90

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