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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.47, 5,856.99 and 1,132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.47, 5,856.99 and 1,132.33 is: 1,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.47 : 5,856.99 = 1,132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.47/5,856.99 = 1,132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.47x = 5,856.99 × 1,132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.47x = 6,632,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,061.67/3,905.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.15

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