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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.51, 5,895.98 and 1,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.51, 5,895.98 and 1,008.84 is: 1,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.51 : 5,895.98 = 1,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.51/5,895.98 = 1,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.51x = 5,895.98 × 1,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.51x = 5,948,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,095.42/3,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.31

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