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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.39, 5,241.54 and 2,308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.39, 5,241.54 and 2,308.27 is: 3,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.39 : 5,241.54 = 2,308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.39/5,241.54 = 2,308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.39x = 5,241.54 × 2,308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.39x = 12,098,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,890.18/3,800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.59

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