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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.68, 5,853.28 and 1,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.68, 5,853.28 and 1,436.52 is: 2,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.68 : 5,853.28 = 1,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.68/5,853.28 = 1,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.68x = 5,853.28 × 1,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.68x = 8,408,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,353.79/3,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.06

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