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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.05, 5,853.95 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.05, 5,853.95 and 2,053.44 is: 3,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.05 : 5,853.95 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.05/5,853.95 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.05x = 5,853.95 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.05x = 12,020,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,020,735.09/3,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.41

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