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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.04, 5,868.72 and 3,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.04, 5,868.72 and 3,054.24 is: 4,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.04 : 5,868.72 = 3,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.04/5,868.72 = 3,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.04x = 5,868.72 × 3,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.04x = 17,924,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924,479.37/3,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.05

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