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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.66, 5,855.56 and 2,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.66, 5,855.56 and 2,445.18 is: 3,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.66 : 5,855.56 = 2,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.66/5,855.56 = 2,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.66x = 5,855.56 × 2,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.66x = 14,317,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,898.20/3,909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.18

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