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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,858.08, 5,787.04 and 3,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,858.08, 5,787.04 and 3,093.44 is: 4,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,858.08 : 5,787.04 = 3,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,858.08/5,787.04 = 3,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,858.08x = 5,787.04 × 3,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,858.08x = 17,901,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,861.02/3,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.10

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