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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.07, 5,250.14 and 2,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.07, 5,250.14 and 2,388.81 is: 3,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.07 : 5,250.14 = 2,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.07/5,250.14 = 2,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.07x = 5,250.14 × 2,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.07x = 12,541,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541,574.99/3,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.75

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