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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.87, 5,238.66 and 2,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.87, 5,238.66 and 2,379.78 is: 3,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.87 : 5,238.66 = 2,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.87/5,238.66 = 2,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.87x = 5,238.66 × 2,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.87x = 12,466,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,858.29/3,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.32

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