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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.41, 5,863.44 and 1,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.41, 5,863.44 and 1,443.25 is: 2,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.41 : 5,863.44 = 1,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.41/5,863.44 = 1,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.41x = 5,863.44 × 1,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.41x = 8,462,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,409.78/3,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.18

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