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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.73, 5,899.46 and 1,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.73, 5,899.46 and 1,011.06 is: 1,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.73 : 5,899.46 = 1,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.73/5,899.46 = 1,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.73x = 5,899.46 × 1,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.73x = 5,964,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,702.97/3,932.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.68

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