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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.83, 5,237.35 and 2,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.83, 5,237.35 and 2,303.71 is: 3,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.83 : 5,237.35 = 2,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.83/5,237.35 = 2,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.83x = 5,237.35 × 2,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.83x = 12,065,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065,316.72/3,795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.58

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