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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.99, 5,245.53 and 3,058.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.99, 5,245.53 and 3,058.67 is: 4,218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.99 : 5,245.53 = 3,058.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.99/5,245.53 = 3,058.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.99x = 5,245.53 × 3,058.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.99x = 16,044,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,319.02/3,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.88

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