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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,841.04, 5,761.91 and 2,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,841.04, 5,761.91 and 2,976.32 is: 4,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,841.04 : 5,761.91 = 2,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,841.04/5,761.91 = 2,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,841.04x = 5,761.91 × 2,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,841.04x = 17,149,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,266.60/3,841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.75

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