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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.54, 5,901.81 and 1,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.54, 5,901.81 and 1,469.62 is: 2,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.54 : 5,901.81 = 1,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.54/5,901.81 = 1,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.54x = 5,901.81 × 1,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.54x = 8,673,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,418.01/3,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.43

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