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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.00, 5,254.61 and 3,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.00, 5,254.61 and 3,060.79 is: 4,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.00 : 5,254.61 = 3,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.00/5,254.61 = 3,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.00x = 5,254.61 × 3,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.00x = 16,083,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083,229.30/3,804.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.98

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