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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,914.31, 5,874.41 and 3,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,914.31, 5,874.41 and 3,034.66 is: 4,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,914.31 : 5,874.41 = 3,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,914.31/5,874.41 = 3,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,914.31x = 5,874.41 × 3,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,914.31x = 17,826,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,837.05/3,914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.27

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