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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.65, 5,394.65 and 3,409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.65, 5,394.65 and 3,409.58 is: 4,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.65 : 5,394.65 = 3,409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.65/5,394.65 = 3,409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.65x = 5,394.65 × 3,409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.65x = 18,393,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,490.75/3,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.29

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