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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.58, 5,768.61 and 3,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.58, 5,768.61 and 3,158.28 is: 4,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.58 : 5,768.61 = 3,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.58/5,768.61 = 3,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.58x = 5,768.61 × 3,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.58x = 18,218,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,885.59/3,848.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.92

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