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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.63, 5,253.35 and 2,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.63, 5,253.35 and 2,314.30 is: 3,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.63 : 5,253.35 = 2,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.63/5,253.35 = 2,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.63x = 5,253.35 × 2,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.63x = 12,157,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,827.91/3,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.86

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