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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.44, 5,245.97 and 2,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.44, 5,245.97 and 2,386.18 is: 3,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.44 : 5,245.97 = 2,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.44/5,245.97 = 2,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.44x = 5,245.97 × 2,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.44x = 12,517,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,853.18/3,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.05

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