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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.08, 5,859.93 and 1,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.08, 5,859.93 and 1,441.63 is: 2,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.08 : 5,859.93 = 1,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.08/5,859.93 = 1,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.08x = 5,859.93 × 1,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.08x = 8,447,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,850.89/3,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.30

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