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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.93, 5,896.65 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.93, 5,896.65 and 1,009.17 is: 1,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.93 : 5,896.65 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.93/5,896.65 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.93x = 5,896.65 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.93x = 5,950,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,722.28/3,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.82

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