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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.53, 5,898.80 and 1,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.53, 5,898.80 and 1,010.84 is: 1,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.53 : 5,898.80 = 1,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.53/5,898.80 = 1,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.53x = 5,898.80 × 1,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.53x = 5,962,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,742.99/3,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.26

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