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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.52, 5,857.02 and 3,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.52, 5,857.02 and 3,044.52 is: 4,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.52 : 5,857.02 = 3,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.52/5,857.02 = 3,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.52x = 5,857.02 × 3,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.52x = 17,831,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831,814.53/3,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.29

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