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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,861.36, 5,794.31 and 2,676.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,861.36, 5,794.31 and 2,676.33 is: 4,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,861.36 : 5,794.31 = 2,676.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,861.36/5,794.31 = 2,676.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,861.36x = 5,794.31 × 2,676.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,861.36x = 15,507,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,507,492.37/3,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.07

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