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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.44, 5,846.64 and 2,926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.44, 5,846.64 and 2,926.44 is: 4,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.44 : 5,846.64 = 2,926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.44/5,846.64 = 2,926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.44x = 5,846.64 × 2,926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.44x = 17,109,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109,841.16/3,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.52

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