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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,904.95, 5,851.26 and 1,436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,904.95, 5,851.26 and 1,436.37 is: 2,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,904.95 : 5,851.26 = 1,436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,904.95/5,851.26 = 1,436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,904.95x = 5,851.26 × 1,436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,904.95x = 8,404,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,574.33/3,904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.29

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