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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.23, 5,849.55 and 3,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.23, 5,849.55 and 3,076.92 is: 4,613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.23 : 5,849.55 = 3,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.23/5,849.55 = 3,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.23x = 5,849.55 × 3,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.23x = 17,998,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,597.39/3,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.57

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