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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.41, 5,862.21 and 3,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.41, 5,862.21 and 3,032.74 is: 4,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.41 : 5,862.21 = 3,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.41/5,862.21 = 3,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.41x = 5,862.21 × 3,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.41x = 17,778,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,558.76/3,913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.98

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