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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.47, 5,698.74 and 3,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.47, 5,698.74 and 3,060.06 is: 4,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.47 : 5,698.74 = 3,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.47/5,698.74 = 3,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.47x = 5,698.74 × 3,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.47x = 17,438,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438,486.32/3,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.69

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