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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.48, 5,253.12 and 2,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.48, 5,253.12 and 2,759.04 is: 3,809.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.48 : 5,253.12 = 2,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.48/5,253.12 = 2,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.48x = 5,253.12 × 2,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.48x = 14,493,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,568.20/3,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.61

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