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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.80, 5,847.49 and 2,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.80, 5,847.49 and 2,665.41 is: 3,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.80 : 5,847.49 = 2,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.80/5,847.49 = 2,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.80x = 5,847.49 × 2,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.80x = 15,585,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,939.72/3,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.51

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