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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,888.06, 5,823.28 and 3,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,888.06, 5,823.28 and 3,004.35 is: 4,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,888.06 : 5,823.28 = 3,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,888.06/5,823.28 = 3,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,888.06x = 5,823.28 × 3,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,888.06x = 17,495,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,171.27/3,888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.72

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