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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.05, 5,253.56 and 2,463.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.05, 5,253.56 and 2,463.90 is: 3,401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.05 : 5,253.56 = 2,463.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.05/5,253.56 = 2,463.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.05x = 5,253.56 × 2,463.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.05x = 12,944,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944,246.48/3,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.86

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