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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.96, 5,854.48 and 1,709.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.96, 5,854.48 and 1,709.15 is: 2,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.96 : 5,854.48 = 1,709.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.96/5,854.48 = 1,709.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.96x = 5,854.48 × 1,709.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.96x = 10,006,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,006,183.88/3,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.40

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