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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.28, 5,850.70 and 1,303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.28, 5,850.70 and 1,303.61 is: 1,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.28 : 5,850.70 = 1,303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.28/5,850.70 = 1,303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.28x = 5,850.70 × 1,303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.28x = 7,627,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,034.29/3,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.01

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