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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.74, 5,780.37 and 3,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.74, 5,780.37 and 3,123.50 is: 4,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.74 : 5,780.37 = 3,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.74/5,780.37 = 3,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.74x = 5,780.37 × 3,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.74x = 18,054,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,985.70/3,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.63

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