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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.12, 5,874.66 and 3,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.12, 5,874.66 and 3,094.76 is: 4,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.12 : 5,874.66 = 3,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.12/5,874.66 = 3,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.12x = 5,874.66 × 3,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.12x = 18,180,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180,662.78/3,920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.78

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