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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.59, 6,051.83 and 3,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.59, 6,051.83 and 3,795.25 is: 5,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.59 : 6,051.83 = 3,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.59/6,051.83 = 3,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.59x = 6,051.83 × 3,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.59x = 22,968,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968,173.70/4,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.95

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