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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,785.21, 5,670.52 and 3,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,785.21, 5,670.52 and 3,092.66 is: 4,633.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,785.21 : 5,670.52 = 3,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,785.21/5,670.52 = 3,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,785.21x = 5,670.52 × 3,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,785.21x = 17,536,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536,990.38/3,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.03

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