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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.76, 5,859.54 and 1,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.76, 5,859.54 and 1,132.47 is: 1,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.76 : 5,859.54 = 1,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.76/5,859.54 = 1,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.76x = 5,859.54 × 1,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.76x = 6,635,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,753.26/3,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.97

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