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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.61, 5,852.39 and 1,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.61, 5,852.39 and 1,304.52 is: 1,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.61 : 5,852.39 = 1,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.61/5,852.39 = 1,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.61x = 5,852.39 × 1,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.61x = 7,634,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634,553.28/3,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.77

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