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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,799.72, 5,246.58 and 2,914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,799.72, 5,246.58 and 2,914.12 is: 4,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,799.72 : 5,246.58 = 2,914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,799.72/5,246.58 = 2,914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,799.72x = 5,246.58 × 2,914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,799.72x = 15,289,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,163.71/3,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.76

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