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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.07, 5,249.33 and 3,403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.07, 5,249.33 and 3,403.05 is: 4,698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.07 : 5,249.33 = 3,403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.07/5,249.33 = 3,403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.07x = 5,249.33 × 3,403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.07x = 17,863,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,740.96/3,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.42

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