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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.91, 5,930.92 and 3,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.91, 5,930.92 and 3,020.71 is: 4,518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.91 : 5,930.92 = 3,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.91/5,930.92 = 3,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.91x = 5,930.92 × 3,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.91x = 17,915,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,583.97/3,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.54

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