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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.81, 5,239.19 and 3,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.81, 5,239.19 and 3,060.02 is: 4,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.81 : 5,239.19 = 3,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.81/5,239.19 = 3,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.81x = 5,239.19 × 3,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.81x = 16,031,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,984.69/3,804.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.61

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