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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.16, 5,849.76 and 1,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.16, 5,849.76 and 1,436.41 is: 2,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.16 : 5,849.76 = 1,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.16/5,849.76 = 1,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.16x = 5,849.76 × 1,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.16x = 8,402,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,624.51/3,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.33

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