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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.35, 5,860.30 and 1,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.35, 5,860.30 and 1,441.18 is: 2,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.35 : 5,860.30 = 1,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.35/5,860.30 = 1,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.35x = 5,860.30 × 1,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.35x = 8,445,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,445,717.85/3,906.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.05

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