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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.58, 5,299.83 and 3,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.58, 5,299.83 and 3,004.98 is: 4,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.58 : 5,299.83 = 3,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.58/5,299.83 = 3,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.58x = 5,299.83 × 3,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.58x = 15,925,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,883.15/3,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.35

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