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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,809.76, 5,259.96 and 3,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,809.76, 5,259.96 and 3,410.16 is: 4,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,809.76 : 5,259.96 = 3,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,809.76/5,259.96 = 3,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,809.76x = 5,259.96 × 3,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,809.76x = 17,937,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,305.19/3,809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.25

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