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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,809.37, 5,706.36 and 2,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,809.37, 5,706.36 and 2,983.71 is: 4,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,809.37 : 5,706.36 = 2,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,809.37/5,706.36 = 2,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,809.37x = 5,706.36 × 2,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,809.37x = 17,026,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,123.40/3,809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.54

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