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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.73, 5,894.58 and 1,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.73, 5,894.58 and 1,008.03 is: 1,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.73 : 5,894.58 = 1,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.73/5,894.58 = 1,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.73x = 5,894.58 × 1,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.73x = 5,941,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,913.48/3,929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.04

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