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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.62, 5,675.04 and 3,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.62, 5,675.04 and 3,057.62 is: 4,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.62 : 5,675.04 = 3,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.62/5,675.04 = 3,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.62x = 5,675.04 × 3,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.62x = 17,352,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,115.80/3,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.48

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