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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.03, 5,853.63 and 1,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.03, 5,853.63 and 1,436.66 is: 2,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.03 : 5,853.63 = 1,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.03/5,853.63 = 1,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.03x = 5,853.63 × 1,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.03x = 8,409,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,681.60/3,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.21

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