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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.30, 5,924.97 and 3,085.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.30, 5,924.97 and 3,085.98 is: 4,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.30 : 5,924.97 = 3,085.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.30/5,924.97 = 3,085.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.30x = 5,924.97 × 3,085.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.30x = 18,284,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,338.92/3,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.91

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