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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,844.99, 5,767.48 and 2,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,844.99, 5,767.48 and 2,968.76 is: 4,453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,844.99 : 5,767.48 = 2,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,844.99/5,767.48 = 2,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,844.99x = 5,767.48 × 2,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,844.99x = 17,122,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,263.92/3,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.14

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