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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.08, 5,860.44 and 1,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.08, 5,860.44 and 1,441.74 is: 2,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.08 : 5,860.44 = 1,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.08/5,860.44 = 1,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.08x = 5,860.44 × 1,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.08x = 8,449,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,230.77/3,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.54

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