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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901, 5,851.50 and 1,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901, 5,851.50 and 1,165 is: 1,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901 : 5,851.50 = 1,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901/5,851.50 = 1,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901x = 5,851.50 × 1,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901x = 6,816,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,997.50/3,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.50

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