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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,823.89, 5,709.93 and 3,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,823.89, 5,709.93 and 3,035.04 is: 4,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,823.89 : 5,709.93 = 3,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,823.89/5,709.93 = 3,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,823.89x = 5,709.93 × 3,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,823.89x = 17,329,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329,829.81/3,823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.00

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