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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.38, 5,655.34 and 3,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.38, 5,655.34 and 3,381.33 is: 5,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.38 : 5,655.34 = 3,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.38/5,655.34 = 3,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.38x = 5,655.34 × 3,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.38x = 19,122,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122,560.96/3,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.38

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