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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.09, 5,259.93 and 3,409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.09, 5,259.93 and 3,409.97 is: 4,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.09 : 5,259.93 = 3,409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.09/5,259.93 = 3,409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.09x = 5,259.93 × 3,409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.09x = 17,936,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936,203.50/3,803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.22

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