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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.62, 5,901.93 and 1,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.62, 5,901.93 and 1,012.95 is: 1,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.62 : 5,901.93 = 1,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.62/5,901.93 = 1,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.62x = 5,901.93 × 1,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.62x = 5,978,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,359.99/3,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.43

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