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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.76, 5,869.12 and 1,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.76, 5,869.12 and 1,604.26 is: 2,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.76 : 5,869.12 = 1,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.76/5,869.12 = 1,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.76x = 5,869.12 × 1,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.76x = 9,415,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,594.45/3,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.38

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