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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,937.05, 5,897.97 and 3,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,937.05, 5,897.97 and 3,005.73 is: 4,502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,937.05 : 5,897.97 = 3,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,937.05/5,897.97 = 3,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,937.05x = 5,897.97 × 3,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,937.05x = 17,727,705.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,705.37/3,937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.79

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