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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.76, 5,253.21 and 2,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.76, 5,253.21 and 2,234.82 is: 3,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.76 : 5,253.21 = 2,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.76/5,253.21 = 2,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.76x = 5,253.21 × 2,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.76x = 11,739,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,739,978.77/3,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.98

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