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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.97, 5,894.96 and 1,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.97, 5,894.96 and 1,008.28 is: 1,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.97 : 5,894.96 = 1,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.97/5,894.96 = 1,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.97x = 5,894.96 × 1,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.97x = 5,943,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,770.27/3,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.42

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