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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.76, 5,923.84 and 3,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.76, 5,923.84 and 3,076.32 is: 4,610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.76 : 5,923.84 = 3,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.76/5,923.84 = 3,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.76x = 5,923.84 × 3,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.76x = 18,223,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,627.47/3,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.36

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