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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.62, 5,896.26 and 1,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.62, 5,896.26 and 1,008.92 is: 1,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.62 : 5,896.26 = 1,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.62/5,896.26 = 1,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.62x = 5,896.26 × 1,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.62x = 5,948,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,854.64/3,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.46

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