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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,921.98, 5,882.78 and 1,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,921.98, 5,882.78 and 1,457.28 is: 2,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,921.98 : 5,882.78 = 1,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,921.98/5,882.78 = 1,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,921.98x = 5,882.78 × 1,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,921.98x = 8,572,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,857.64/3,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.85

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