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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.93, 5,847.72 and 1,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.93, 5,847.72 and 1,708.27 is: 2,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.93 : 5,847.72 = 1,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.93/5,847.72 = 1,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.93x = 5,847.72 × 1,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.93x = 9,989,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,484.64/3,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.14

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