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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.91, 5,860.92 and 1,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.91, 5,860.92 and 1,443.89 is: 2,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.91 : 5,860.92 = 1,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.91/5,860.92 = 1,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.91x = 5,860.92 × 1,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.91x = 8,462,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,523.78/3,907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.49

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