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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.99, 5,844.89 and 2,358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.99, 5,844.89 and 2,358.75 is: 3,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.99 : 5,844.89 = 2,358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.99/5,844.89 = 2,358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.99x = 5,844.89 × 2,358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.99x = 13,786,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,622.49/3,900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.13

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