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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.28, 5,699.95 and 3,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.28, 5,699.95 and 3,060.87 is: 4,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.28 : 5,699.95 = 3,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.28/5,699.95 = 3,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.28x = 5,699.95 × 3,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.28x = 17,446,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,805.96/3,805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.89

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