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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.34, 5,858.66 and 3,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.34, 5,858.66 and 3,045.02 is: 4,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.34 : 5,858.66 = 3,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.34/5,858.66 = 3,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.34x = 5,858.66 × 3,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.34x = 17,839,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,736.87/3,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.70

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