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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,891.28, 5,825.58 and 3,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,891.28, 5,825.58 and 3,026.20 is: 4,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,891.28 : 5,825.58 = 3,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,891.28/5,825.58 = 3,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,891.28x = 5,825.58 × 3,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,891.28x = 17,629,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,370.20/3,891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.48

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