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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.63, 5,854.52 and 1,437.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.63, 5,854.52 and 1,437.27 is: 2,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.63 : 5,854.52 = 1,437.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.63/5,854.52 = 1,437.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.63x = 5,854.52 × 1,437.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.63x = 8,414,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,518.77/3,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.12

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