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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.49, 5,853.26 and 1,402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.49, 5,853.26 and 1,402.93 is: 2,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.49 : 5,853.26 = 1,402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.49/5,853.26 = 1,402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.49x = 5,853.26 × 1,402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.49x = 8,211,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,717.56/3,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.76

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