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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.08, 5,254.92 and 2,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.08, 5,254.92 and 2,411.28 is: 3,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.08 : 5,254.92 = 2,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.08/5,254.92 = 2,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.08x = 5,254.92 × 2,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.08x = 12,671,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671,083.50/3,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.42

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