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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.76, 5,851.14 and 3,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.76, 5,851.14 and 3,091.57 is: 4,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.76 : 5,851.14 = 3,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.76/5,851.14 = 3,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.76x = 5,851.14 × 3,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.76x = 18,089,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,182.67/3,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.35

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