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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.41, 5,855.12 and 1,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.41, 5,855.12 and 1,594.91 is: 2,392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.41 : 5,855.12 = 1,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.41/5,855.12 = 1,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.41x = 5,855.12 × 1,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.41x = 9,338,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,352.19/3,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.36

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