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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.15, 5,855.52 and 1,438.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.15, 5,855.52 and 1,438.69 is: 2,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.15 : 5,855.52 = 1,438.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.15/5,855.52 = 1,438.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.15x = 5,855.52 × 1,438.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.15x = 8,424,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,248.79/3,902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.88

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