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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.92, 5,640.82 and 2,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.92, 5,640.82 and 2,986.90 is: 4,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.92 : 5,640.82 = 2,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.92/5,640.82 = 2,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.92x = 5,640.82 × 2,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.92x = 16,848,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848,543.69/3,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.71

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