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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.33, 5,854.26 and 2,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.33, 5,854.26 and 2,444.04 is: 3,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.33 : 5,854.26 = 2,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.33/5,854.26 = 2,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.33x = 5,854.26 × 2,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.33x = 14,308,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,045.61/3,909.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.97

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