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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,904.65, 5,859.26 and 1,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,904.65, 5,859.26 and 1,441.19 is: 2,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,904.65 : 5,859.26 = 1,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,904.65/5,859.26 = 1,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,904.65x = 5,859.26 × 1,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,904.65x = 8,444,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444,281.23/3,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.62

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