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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.76, 5,853.36 and 1,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.76, 5,853.36 and 1,436.74 is: 2,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.76 : 5,853.36 = 1,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.76/5,853.36 = 1,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.76x = 5,853.36 × 1,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.76x = 8,409,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,756.45/3,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.82

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