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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.02, 5,853.41 and 2,424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.02, 5,853.41 and 2,424.23 is: 3,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.02 : 5,853.41 = 2,424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.02/5,853.41 = 2,424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.02x = 5,853.41 × 2,424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.02x = 14,190,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,012.12/3,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.79

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