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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.08, 5,354.68 and 3,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.08, 5,354.68 and 3,472.04 is: 4,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.08 : 5,354.68 = 3,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.08/5,354.68 = 3,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.08x = 5,354.68 × 3,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.08x = 18,591,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591,663.15/3,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.77

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