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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,824.79, 5,723.51 and 2,997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,824.79, 5,723.51 and 2,997.38 is: 4,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,824.79 : 5,723.51 = 2,997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,824.79/5,723.51 = 2,997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,824.79x = 5,723.51 × 2,997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,824.79x = 17,155,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155,490.80/3,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.34

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