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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.87, 5,121.77 and 2,385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.87, 5,121.77 and 2,385.32 is: 3,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.87 : 5,121.77 = 2,385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.87/5,121.77 = 2,385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.87x = 5,121.77 × 2,385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.87x = 12,217,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217,022.88/3,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.34

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