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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.42, 5,854.72 and 1,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.42, 5,854.72 and 1,130.52 is: 1,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.42 : 5,854.72 = 1,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.42/5,854.72 = 1,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.42x = 5,854.72 × 1,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.42x = 6,618,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,878.05/3,903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.66

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