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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.62, 5,242.58 and 2,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.62, 5,242.58 and 2,307.78 is: 3,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.62 : 5,242.58 = 2,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.62/5,242.58 = 2,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.62x = 5,242.58 × 2,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.62x = 12,098,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,721.27/3,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.35

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