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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.63, 5,247.38 and 2,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.63, 5,247.38 and 2,311.44 is: 3,188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.63 : 5,247.38 = 2,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.63/5,247.38 = 2,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.63x = 5,247.38 × 2,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.63x = 12,128,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128,992.47/3,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.80

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