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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.73, 5,854.08 and 1,436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.73, 5,854.08 and 1,436.47 is: 2,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.73 : 5,854.08 = 1,436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.73/5,854.08 = 1,436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.73x = 5,854.08 × 1,436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.73x = 8,409,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,210.30/3,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.70

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