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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,891.02, 5,837.50 and 1,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,891.02, 5,837.50 and 1,699.88 is: 2,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,891.02 : 5,837.50 = 1,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,891.02/5,837.50 = 1,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,891.02x = 5,837.50 × 1,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,891.02x = 9,923,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,049.50/3,891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.24

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