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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.80, 5,798.52 and 2,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.80, 5,798.52 and 2,946.24 is: 4,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.80 : 5,798.52 = 2,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.80/5,798.52 = 2,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.80x = 5,798.52 × 2,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.80x = 17,083,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,831.56/3,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.37

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