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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.76, 5,853.08 and 3,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.76, 5,853.08 and 3,024.14 is: 4,531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.76 : 5,853.08 = 3,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.76/5,853.08 = 3,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.76x = 5,853.08 × 3,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.76x = 17,700,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,533.35/3,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.91

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