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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.76, 5,851.40 and 1,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.76, 5,851.40 and 1,437.26 is: 2,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.76 : 5,851.40 = 1,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.76/5,851.40 = 1,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.76x = 5,851.40 × 1,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.76x = 8,409,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,996.00/3,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.88

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