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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,797.74, 5,239.65 and 2,382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,797.74, 5,239.65 and 2,382.67 is: 3,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,797.74 : 5,239.65 = 2,382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,797.74/5,239.65 = 2,382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,797.74x = 5,239.65 × 2,382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,797.74x = 12,484,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,356.87/3,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.31

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