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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,904.58, 5,859.18 and 1,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,904.58, 5,859.18 and 1,441.14 is: 2,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,904.58 : 5,859.18 = 1,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,904.58/5,859.18 = 1,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,904.58x = 5,859.18 × 1,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,904.58x = 8,443,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,898.67/3,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.56

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