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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.91, 5,851.94 and 1,304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.91, 5,851.94 and 1,304.84 is: 1,956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.91 : 5,851.94 = 1,304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.91/5,851.94 = 1,304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.91x = 5,851.94 × 1,304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.91x = 7,635,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635,809.61/3,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.94

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