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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.58, 5,254.96 and 2,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.58, 5,254.96 and 2,392.32 is: 3,302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.58 : 5,254.96 = 2,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.58/5,254.96 = 2,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.58x = 5,254.96 × 2,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.58x = 12,571,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,545.91/3,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.58

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