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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.74, 5,781.44 and 2,624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.74, 5,781.44 and 2,624.82 is: 3,935.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.74 : 5,781.44 = 2,624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.74/5,781.44 = 2,624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.74x = 5,781.44 × 2,624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.74x = 15,175,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,239.34/3,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.75

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