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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.28, 5,154.03 and 3,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.28, 5,154.03 and 3,063.64 is: 4,223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.28 : 5,154.03 = 3,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.28/5,154.03 = 3,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.28x = 5,154.03 × 3,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.28x = 15,790,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790,100.12/3,738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.89

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