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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.13, 5,245.42 and 2,475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.13, 5,245.42 and 2,475.35 is: 3,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.13 : 5,245.42 = 2,475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.13/5,245.42 = 2,475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.13x = 5,245.42 × 2,475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.13x = 12,984,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,250.40/3,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.99

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