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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.99, 5,845.96 and 3,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.99, 5,845.96 and 3,019.39 is: 4,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.99 : 5,845.96 = 3,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.99/5,845.96 = 3,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.99x = 5,845.96 × 3,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.99x = 17,651,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,233.16/3,900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.81

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