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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.66, 5,853.35 and 1,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.66, 5,853.35 and 1,305.59 is: 1,958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.66 : 5,853.35 = 1,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.66/5,853.35 = 1,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.66x = 5,853.35 × 1,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.66x = 7,642,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642,039.43/3,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.16

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