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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.53, 5,860.58 and 1,441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.53, 5,860.58 and 1,441.37 is: 2,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.53 : 5,860.58 = 1,441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.53/5,860.58 = 1,441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.53x = 5,860.58 × 1,441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.53x = 8,447,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447,234.89/3,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.34

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