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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.98, 5,902.62 and 1,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.98, 5,902.62 and 1,469.54 is: 2,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.98 : 5,902.62 = 1,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.98/5,902.62 = 1,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.98x = 5,902.62 × 1,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.98x = 8,674,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,099.33/3,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.36

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