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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.79, 5,853.17 and 1,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.79, 5,853.17 and 1,436.63 is: 2,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.79 : 5,853.17 = 1,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.79/5,853.17 = 1,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.79x = 5,853.17 × 1,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.79x = 8,408,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408,813.94/3,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.12

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