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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.76, 5,331.82 and 3,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.76, 5,331.82 and 3,602.55 is: 4,962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.76 : 5,331.82 = 3,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.76/5,331.82 = 3,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.76x = 5,331.82 × 3,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.76x = 19,208,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208,148.14/3,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.37

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