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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.60, 5,774.90 and 3,121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.60, 5,774.90 and 3,121.74 is: 4,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.60 : 5,774.90 = 3,121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.60/5,774.90 = 3,121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.60x = 5,774.90 × 3,121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.60x = 18,027,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,720.72/3,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.72

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