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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.13, 5,183.94 and 3,389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.13, 5,183.94 and 3,389.97 is: 4,674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.13 : 5,183.94 = 3,389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.13/5,183.94 = 3,389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.13x = 5,183.94 × 3,389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.13x = 17,573,401.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,401.08/3,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.86

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