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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.63, 5,229.87 and 2,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.63, 5,229.87 and 2,462.96 is: 3,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.63 : 5,229.87 = 2,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.63/5,229.87 = 2,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.63x = 5,229.87 × 2,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.63x = 12,880,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,880,934.47/3,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.21

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