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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,860.03, 5,792.88 and 2,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,860.03, 5,792.88 and 2,984.69 is: 4,479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,860.03 : 5,792.88 = 2,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,860.03/5,792.88 = 2,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,860.03x = 5,792.88 × 2,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,860.03x = 17,289,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289,976.68/3,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.23

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