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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.97, 5,696.50 and 3,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.97, 5,696.50 and 3,058.55 is: 4,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.97 : 5,696.50 = 3,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.97/5,696.50 = 3,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.97x = 5,696.50 × 3,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.97x = 17,423,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,030.08/3,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.43

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