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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.72, 5,859.26 and 1,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.72, 5,859.26 and 1,714.67 is: 2,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.72 : 5,859.26 = 1,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.72/5,859.26 = 1,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.72x = 5,859.26 × 1,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.72x = 10,046,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,046,688.77/3,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.30

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