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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.81, 5,849.24 and 1,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.81, 5,849.24 and 1,436.04 is: 2,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.81 : 5,849.24 = 1,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.81/5,849.24 = 1,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.81x = 5,849.24 × 1,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.81x = 8,399,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,742.61/3,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.78

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