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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.08, 5,757.90 and 3,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.08, 5,757.90 and 3,055.56 is: 4,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.08 : 5,757.90 = 3,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.08/5,757.90 = 3,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.08x = 5,757.90 × 3,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.08x = 17,593,608.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,608.92/3,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.55

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