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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.84, 5,210.73 and 2,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.84, 5,210.73 and 2,362.01 is: 3,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.84 : 5,210.73 = 2,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.84/5,210.73 = 2,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.84x = 5,210.73 × 2,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.84x = 12,307,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,796.37/3,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.03

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