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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.08, 5,894.84 and 1,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.08, 5,894.84 and 1,463.76 is: 2,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.08 : 5,894.84 = 1,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.08/5,894.84 = 1,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.08x = 5,894.84 × 1,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.08x = 8,628,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,634.66/3,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.54

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