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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.34, 5,675.94 and 3,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.34, 5,675.94 and 3,062.34 is: 4,584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.34 : 5,675.94 = 3,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.34/5,675.94 = 3,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.34x = 5,675.94 × 3,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.34x = 17,381,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381,658.10/3,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.57

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