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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.96, 5,852.94 and 3,092.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.96, 5,852.94 and 3,092.77 is: 4,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.96 : 5,852.94 = 3,092.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.96/5,852.94 = 3,092.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.96x = 5,852.94 × 3,092.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.96x = 18,101,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,797.24/3,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.16

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