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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.83, 5,135.60 and 2,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.83, 5,135.60 and 2,380.82 is: 3,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.83 : 5,135.60 = 2,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.83/5,135.60 = 2,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.83x = 5,135.60 × 2,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.83x = 12,226,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226,919.47/3,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.13

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