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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,927.03, 5,890.52 and 1,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,927.03, 5,890.52 and 1,005.33 is: 1,507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,927.03 : 5,890.52 = 1,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,927.03/5,890.52 = 1,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,927.03x = 5,890.52 × 1,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,927.03x = 5,921,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,916.47/3,927.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.99

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