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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.62, 5,859.86 and 1,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.62, 5,859.86 and 1,826.30 is: 2,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.62 : 5,859.86 = 1,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.62/5,859.86 = 1,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.62x = 5,859.86 × 1,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.62x = 10,701,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701,837.58/3,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,740.11

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