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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,789.82, 5,677.14 and 3,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,789.82, 5,677.14 and 3,011.14 is: 4,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,789.82 : 5,677.14 = 3,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,789.82/5,677.14 = 3,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,789.82x = 5,677.14 × 3,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,789.82x = 17,094,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,663.34/3,789.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.68

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