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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.70, 5,854.44 and 2,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.70, 5,854.44 and 2,424.92 is: 3,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.70 : 5,854.44 = 2,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.70/5,854.44 = 2,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.70x = 5,854.44 × 2,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.70x = 14,196,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196,528.47/3,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.83

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