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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.38, 5,508.70 and 3,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.38, 5,508.70 and 3,092.10 is: 4,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.38 : 5,508.70 = 3,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.38/5,508.70 = 3,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.38x = 5,508.70 × 3,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.38x = 17,033,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033,451.27/3,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.63

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