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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.07, 5,241.99 and 3,092.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.07, 5,241.99 and 3,092.67 is: 4,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.07 : 5,241.99 = 3,092.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.07/5,241.99 = 3,092.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.07x = 5,241.99 × 3,092.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.07x = 16,211,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,745.21/3,800.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.17

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