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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.83, 5,198.55 and 2,350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.83, 5,198.55 and 2,350.87 is: 3,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.83 : 5,198.55 = 2,350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.83/5,198.55 = 2,350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.83x = 5,198.55 × 2,350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.83x = 12,221,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,115.24/3,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.54

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