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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,768.98, 5,197.88 and 2,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,768.98, 5,197.88 and 2,441.38 is: 3,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,768.98 : 5,197.88 = 2,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,768.98/5,197.88 = 2,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,768.98x = 5,197.88 × 2,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,768.98x = 12,690,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,000.27/3,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.96

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