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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.55, 5,870.78 and 3,090.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.55, 5,870.78 and 3,090.69 is: 4,636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.55 : 5,870.78 = 3,090.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.55/5,870.78 = 3,090.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.55x = 5,870.78 × 3,090.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.55x = 18,144,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,757.17/3,913.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.39

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