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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,932.91, 5,422.95 and 3,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,932.91, 5,422.95 and 3,034.62 is: 4,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,932.91 : 5,422.95 = 3,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,932.91/5,422.95 = 3,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,932.91x = 5,422.95 × 3,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,932.91x = 16,456,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456,592.53/3,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.33

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