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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.98, 5,246.94 and 2,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.98, 5,246.94 and 2,752.84 is: 3,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.98 : 5,246.94 = 2,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.98/5,246.94 = 2,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.98x = 5,246.94 × 2,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.98x = 14,443,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,986.31/3,800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.07

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