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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.71, 4,707.76 and 1,905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.71, 4,707.76 and 1,905.79 is: 2,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.71 : 4,707.76 = 1,905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.71/4,707.76 = 1,905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.71x = 4,707.76 × 1,905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.71x = 8,972,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,001.93/3,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.50

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