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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,872.70, 5,799.45 and 3,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,872.70, 5,799.45 and 3,104.70 is: 4,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,872.70 : 5,799.45 = 3,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,872.70/5,799.45 = 3,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,872.70x = 5,799.45 × 3,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,872.70x = 18,005,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,552.42/3,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.35

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