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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.91, 5,241.65 and 2,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.91, 5,241.65 and 2,382.03 is: 3,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.91 : 5,241.65 = 2,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.91/5,241.65 = 2,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.91x = 5,241.65 × 2,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.91x = 12,485,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,485,755.64/3,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.27

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