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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.69, 5,853.99 and 2,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.69, 5,853.99 and 2,026.41 is: 3,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.69 : 5,853.99 = 2,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.69/5,853.99 = 2,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.69x = 5,853.99 × 2,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.69x = 11,862,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,862,583.88/3,901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.37

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