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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,801.90, 5,244.99 and 2,384.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,801.90, 5,244.99 and 2,384.61 is: 3,289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,801.90 : 5,244.99 = 2,384.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,801.90/5,244.99 = 2,384.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,801.90x = 5,244.99 × 2,384.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,801.90x = 12,507,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507,255.60/3,801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.74

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