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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,862.62, 5,781.96 and 2,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,862.62, 5,781.96 and 2,982.87 is: 4,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,862.62 : 5,781.96 = 2,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,862.62/5,781.96 = 2,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,862.62x = 5,781.96 × 2,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,862.62x = 17,246,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246,835.03/3,862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.06

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