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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,723.96, 5,586.98 and 3,028.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,723.96, 5,586.98 and 3,028.92 is: 4,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,723.96 : 5,586.98 = 3,028.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,723.96/5,586.98 = 3,028.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,723.96x = 5,586.98 × 3,028.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,723.96x = 16,922,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,515.46/3,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.23

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