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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.32, 5,855.80 and 1,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.32, 5,855.80 and 1,438.88 is: 2,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.32 : 5,855.80 = 1,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.32/5,855.80 = 1,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.32x = 5,855.80 × 1,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.32x = 8,425,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,793.50/3,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.18

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