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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.67, 5,779.01 and 2,976.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.67, 5,779.01 and 2,976.45 is: 4,464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.67 : 5,779.01 = 2,976.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.67/5,779.01 = 2,976.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.67x = 5,779.01 × 2,976.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.67x = 17,200,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,898.11/3,852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.67

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