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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.36, 5,875.12 and 3,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.36, 5,875.12 and 3,056.04 is: 4,575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.36 : 5,875.12 = 3,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.36/5,875.12 = 3,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.36x = 5,875.12 × 3,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.36x = 17,954,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954,601.72/3,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.17

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