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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,915.66, 5,390.64 and 3,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,915.66, 5,390.64 and 3,030.06 is: 4,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,915.66 : 5,390.64 = 3,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,915.66/5,390.64 = 3,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,915.66x = 5,390.64 × 3,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,915.66x = 16,333,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,962.64/3,915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.45

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