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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.52, 5,654.24 and 3,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.52, 5,654.24 and 3,094.56 is: 4,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.52 : 5,654.24 = 3,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.52/5,654.24 = 3,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.52x = 5,654.24 × 3,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.52x = 17,497,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,384.93/3,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.97

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