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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,903.97, 5,855.96 and 1,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,903.97, 5,855.96 and 1,437.72 is: 2,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,903.97 : 5,855.96 = 1,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,903.97/5,855.96 = 1,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,903.97x = 5,855.96 × 1,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,903.97x = 8,419,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419,234.41/3,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.58

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