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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,904.46, 5,858.98 and 1,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,904.46, 5,858.98 and 1,441 is: 2,162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,904.46 : 5,858.98 = 1,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,904.46/5,858.98 = 1,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,904.46x = 5,858.98 × 1,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,904.46x = 8,442,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,790.18/3,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.35

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