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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,931.08, 5,895.99 and 1,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,931.08, 5,895.99 and 1,009.23 is: 1,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,931.08 : 5,895.99 = 1,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,931.08/5,895.99 = 1,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,931.08x = 5,895.99 × 1,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,931.08x = 5,950,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,409.99/3,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.68

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