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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.52, 5,852.52 and 3,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.52, 5,852.52 and 3,041.52 is: 4,557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.52 : 5,852.52 = 3,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.52/5,852.52 = 3,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.52x = 5,852.52 × 3,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.52x = 17,800,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800,556.63/3,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.79

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