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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.72, 5,902.35 and 1,013.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.72, 5,902.35 and 1,013.05 is: 1,519.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.72 : 5,902.35 = 1,013.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.72/5,902.35 = 1,013.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.72x = 5,902.35 × 1,013.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.72x = 5,979,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,375.67/3,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.64

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