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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,802.62, 5,247.96 and 2,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,802.62, 5,247.96 and 2,310.91 is: 3,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,802.62 : 5,247.96 = 2,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,802.62/5,247.96 = 2,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,802.62x = 5,247.96 × 2,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,802.62x = 12,127,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127,563.24/3,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.27

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