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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.44, 5,858.28 and 3,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.44, 5,858.28 and 3,366 is: 5,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.44 : 5,858.28 = 3,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.44/5,858.28 = 3,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.44x = 5,858.28 × 3,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.44x = 19,718,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,970.48/3,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.52

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