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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.02, 5,851.46 and 1,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.02, 5,851.46 and 1,709.92 is: 2,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.02 : 5,851.46 = 1,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.02/5,851.46 = 1,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.02x = 5,851.46 × 1,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.02x = 10,005,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,528.48/3,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.85

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