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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.58, 5,251.41 and 3,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.58, 5,251.41 and 3,404.55 is: 4,700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.58 : 5,251.41 = 3,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.58/5,251.41 = 3,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.58x = 5,251.41 × 3,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.58x = 17,878,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,687.92/3,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.49

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