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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.74, 5,945.89 and 3,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.74, 5,945.89 and 3,182.90 is: 4,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.74 : 5,945.89 = 3,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.74/5,945.89 = 3,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.74x = 5,945.89 × 3,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.74x = 18,925,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925,135.59/3,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.36

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