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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,809.92, 5,251.75 and 3,504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,809.92, 5,251.75 and 3,504.42 is: 4,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,809.92 : 5,251.75 = 3,504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,809.92/5,251.75 = 3,504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,809.92x = 5,251.75 × 3,504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,809.92x = 18,404,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,337.74/3,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.64

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