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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.78, 5,121.99 and 2,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.78, 5,121.99 and 2,388.54 is: 3,293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.78 : 5,121.99 = 2,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.78/5,121.99 = 2,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.78x = 5,121.99 × 2,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.78x = 12,234,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234,077.99/3,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.35

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