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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.64, 5,716.44 and 2,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.64, 5,716.44 and 2,985.84 is: 4,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.64 : 5,716.44 = 2,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.64/5,716.44 = 2,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.64x = 5,716.44 × 2,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.64x = 17,068,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,375.21/3,806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.84

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