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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.12, 5,846.85 and 3,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.12, 5,846.85 and 3,041.12 is: 4,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.12 : 5,846.85 = 3,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.12/5,846.85 = 3,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.12x = 5,846.85 × 3,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.12x = 17,780,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,972.47/3,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.25

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