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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.31, 5,898.48 and 1,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.31, 5,898.48 and 1,159.02 is: 1,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.31 : 5,898.48 = 1,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.31/5,898.48 = 1,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.31x = 5,898.48 × 1,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.31x = 6,836,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,426.80/3,932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.53

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