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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,946.08, 5,444.76 and 3,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,946.08, 5,444.76 and 3,001.68 is: 4,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,946.08 : 5,444.76 = 3,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,946.08/5,444.76 = 3,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,946.08x = 5,444.76 × 3,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,946.08x = 16,343,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,427.20/3,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.69

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