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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.02, 5,788.74 and 2,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.02, 5,788.74 and 2,994.08 is: 4,485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.02 : 5,788.74 = 2,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.02/5,788.74 = 2,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.02x = 5,788.74 × 2,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.02x = 17,331,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,950.66/3,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.47

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