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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.62, 5,243.48 and 2,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.62, 5,243.48 and 2,476.84 is: 3,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.62 : 5,243.48 = 2,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.62/5,243.48 = 2,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.62x = 5,243.48 × 2,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.62x = 12,987,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,261.00/3,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.45

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