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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.82, 5,251.52 and 3,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.82, 5,251.52 and 3,595.75 is: 4,965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.82 : 5,251.52 = 3,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.82/5,251.52 = 3,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.82x = 5,251.52 × 3,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.82x = 18,883,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,153.04/3,802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.57

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