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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.70, 5,228.02 and 3,379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.70, 5,228.02 and 3,379.70 is: 4,639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.70 : 5,228.02 = 3,379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.70/5,228.02 = 3,379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.70x = 5,228.02 × 3,379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.70x = 17,669,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669,139.19/3,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.15

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