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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,957.48, 5,936.36 and 3,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,957.48, 5,936.36 and 3,034.72 is: 4,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,957.48 : 5,936.36 = 3,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,957.48/5,936.36 = 3,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,957.48x = 5,936.36 × 3,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,957.48x = 18,015,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,190.42/3,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.19

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