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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.84, 5,852.94 and 2,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.84, 5,852.94 and 2,169.16 is: 3,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.84 : 5,852.94 = 2,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.84/5,852.94 = 2,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.84x = 5,852.94 × 2,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.84x = 12,695,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,963.33/3,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.84

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