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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,904.06, 5,849.59 and 2,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,904.06, 5,849.59 and 2,747.38 is: 4,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,904.06 : 5,849.59 = 2,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,904.06/5,849.59 = 2,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,904.06x = 5,849.59 × 2,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,904.06x = 16,071,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071,046.57/3,904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.50

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