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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.58, 5,940.97 and 3,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.58, 5,940.97 and 3,035.80 is: 4,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.58 : 5,940.97 = 3,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.58/5,940.97 = 3,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.58x = 5,940.97 × 3,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.58x = 18,035,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,596.73/3,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.02

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