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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.81, 5,873.66 and 3,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.81, 5,873.66 and 3,034.16 is: 4,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.81 : 5,873.66 = 3,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.81/5,873.66 = 3,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.81x = 5,873.66 × 3,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.81x = 17,821,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,624.23/3,913.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.52

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