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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.60, 5,248.74 and 2,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.60, 5,248.74 and 2,405.80 is: 3,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.60 : 5,248.74 = 2,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.60/5,248.74 = 2,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.60x = 5,248.74 × 2,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.60x = 12,627,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627,418.69/3,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.73

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