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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.74, 5,773.82 and 3,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.74, 5,773.82 and 3,084.62 is: 4,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.74 : 5,773.82 = 3,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.74/5,773.82 = 3,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.74x = 5,773.82 × 3,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.74x = 17,809,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,996.36/3,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.09

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