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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,875.56, 5,814.89 and 1,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,875.56, 5,814.89 and 1,410.55 is: 2,116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,875.56 : 5,814.89 = 1,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,875.56/5,814.89 = 1,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,875.56x = 5,814.89 × 1,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,875.56x = 8,202,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,196.62/3,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.39

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