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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,538.44, 4,871.97 and 3,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,538.44, 4,871.97 and 3,006.27 is: 4,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,538.44 : 4,871.97 = 3,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,538.44/4,871.97 = 3,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,538.44x = 4,871.97 × 3,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,538.44x = 14,646,457.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646,457.25/3,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.24

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