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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,797.92, 5,239.74 and 3,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,797.92, 5,239.74 and 3,325.69 is: 4,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,797.92 : 5,239.74 = 3,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,797.92/5,239.74 = 3,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,797.92x = 5,239.74 × 3,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,797.92x = 17,425,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,750.92/3,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.24

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