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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.53, 5,242.92 and 2,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.53, 5,242.92 and 2,383.51 is: 3,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.53 : 5,242.92 = 2,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.53/5,242.92 = 2,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.53x = 5,242.92 × 2,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.53x = 12,496,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496,540.33/3,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.10

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