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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.37, 5,895.89 and 1,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.37, 5,895.89 and 1,008.67 is: 1,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.37 : 5,895.89 = 1,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.37/5,895.89 = 1,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.37x = 5,895.89 × 1,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.37x = 5,947,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,007.37/3,930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.09

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